Stores & Yard Operative

GMC Utilities Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

GMC Utilities Group is seeking an experienced Stores and Yard Operative to support our construction stores and yard operations in Ireland. You will help manage inventory, assist with loading/unloading, and coordinate deliveries to ensure smooth site workflows.

The role requires forklift experience, strong teamwork, and a safety-focused mindset. If you are proactive and fit for manual labour, join our collaborative team and contribute to reliable infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in builders providers, warehouse or yard environment.
• Forklift licence required.
• Basic understanding of inventory management and logistics.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and protocols.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Physical fitness for lifting and manual labour.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receiving, inspecting, and storing construction materials.
• Update and maintain accurate records of inventory levels.
• Maintain orderly yard and assist loading/unloading as needed.
• Coordinate material deliveries and shipments with logistics personnel.
• Follow safety protocols and wear PPE.
• Support the team leader and communicate with suppliers.

Skills

Forklift licence

Inventory management

Logistics coordination

Safety compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Job description

Are you looking to become part of a collaborative team whilst maximising your potential to grow and develop within your career?

The Role

GMC are currently looking for an experienced Stores and Yard Operative to join our team.

As a Stores and Yard Operative reporting to the Team Leader, your role is pivotal in maintaining the efficient functioning of our construction stores and yard. You will be responsible for various tasks related to inventory management, yard organization, and supporting the overall operations of the team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Inventory Handling:

• Assist in receiving, inspecting, and storing construction materials.
• Update and maintain accurate records of inventory levels.
• Collaborate with the team leader to conduct regular stock checks.
• Ensure crews that come in throughout the day are dealt with in an efficient and timely manner to avoid any delays on site.

Yard Maintenance:

• Ensure the orderly arrangement of construction materials in the yard.
• Support the loading and unloading of materials as needed.
• Keep the yard clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards.

Assistance in Logistics:

• Assist in the coordination of material deliveries and shipments.
• Communicate effectively with logistics personnel and suppliers.
• Help in the proper documentation of incoming and outgoing materials.

Safety Compliance:

• Follow safety protocols and guidelines at all times.
• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Report any safety concerns or incidents promptly to the team leader.

Communication and Teamwork:

• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth workflow.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, suppliers, and vendors.
• Report any issues or discrepancies to the team leader promptly.

Quality Control:

• Assist in implementing quality control measures for materials.
• Report any damaged or non-compliant items to the team leader.
• Participate in regular inspections as required.

General Support:

• Support the team leader in day-to-day operations.
• Undertake additional tasks as assigned to meet team goals.
• Contribute to a positive and cooperative work environment.
• Ad hoc tasks as instructed by the Stores and Yard Team Leader.

The Candidate: Required Experience and Competencies:

• Previous experience in a Builders providers, warehouse or yard environment.
• Valid Forklift licence.
• Basic understanding of inventory management and logistics.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and protocols.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Physical fitness for tasks involving lifting and manual labour.

Become a part of something bigger.

At the heart of GMC is our people, from engineers through to customer service and we aim to work collaboratively towards our common goals.

GMC is an equal opportunity employer, and we aim to recruit and retain like-minded people from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of expertise. If you require any specific accommodations, we will make every reasonable effort to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact us at [e-mail].

In GMC we foster a work culture that promotes collaboration and learning, building an environment where our people have the capacity to maximise their potential whilst gaining the opportunity to continuously develop.

Our Future.

Since the founding of GMC in 1981 by Gerry McCloskey, GMC has grown to be Ireland’s leading Civils and Utilities company and the future for GMC is bright. We have engaged with our staff and other stakeholders to agree and publish our core values.

One of our core values is to“Focus on the Future”.

Our growth to date reflects the confidence that our customers have in our service delivery, in the innovative approach that we bring to how we do our work, and to our culture of safety and quality.

We have ambitious plans to develop our footprint in Ireland and overseas but understand that every decision we make contributes to people’s quality of life throughout generations, and we don't take that responsibility lightly as we build Ireland’s infrastructure of tomorrow, today.