Careers

We always welcome hearing from people interested in a career in the timber processing sector. To enquire about current vacancies, email careers@glennonbrothers.ie

Since 1913, Glennon Brothers has been manufacturing high-quality timber products and is now the premier name in the Irish and UK timber processing industry. Through Glennon Brothers plants in Longford and Fermoy, and Windymains Timber and Adam Wilsons in Scotland, we supply both the Irish and UK markets with products for the construction, pallet wood and fencing industries. We also supply timber frame and engineered roof trusses through Dempsey Timber Engineering in Ireland and Alexanders Timber Design in Scotland.

Products include kiln dried graded carcassing, pallet and packing case material, CLS for the timber frame manufacturing industry and machined whitewood for the garden shed industry. In addition, we offer Glendeck timber decking and Glenfence fencing for outdoor use.

Vacancies:

Plant Manager - Fermoy

Sales and Marketing Executive

Harvesting Manager (Argyll Area)

 

Plant Manager - Fermoy

Glennon Brothers is one of the leading timber processors in Ireland and the UK with plants in Longford, Fermoy, Edinburgh, and Troon, employing over 360 people. Glennon Brothers were the winners of the 2010 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award – industry category, and winner of a prestigious Ruban D’honneur in the 2013 European Business Awards. Due to ongoing expansion, the company requires a plant manager for its Fermoy site (www.glennonbrothers.ie).

The Job:

Reporting directly to the joint Managing Director, this is a hands on role, with responsibility for all operations on the site. This is a challenging role with an expectation to achieve production targets, drive improved efficiencies, and to grow and develop the business. The successful candidate will also assume responsibility for all human resources, health and safety, and insurance issues relating to the site.

The Candidate:

This position would suit an ambitious, enthusiastic, self-motivated individual, with well-developed leadership and team management skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background with a good knowledge of manufacturing industry. Experience in the timber processing sector, or a similar heavy manufacturing sector, would be an advantage. Good communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to deal with people at all levels of the organisation.

An attractive salary is available for the right candidate

Applications in the strictest confidence, with full CV to:

 

Glennon Bros. Timber Ltd.

Dublin Road

Longford

 or e-mail pm@glennonbrothers.ie

 

Sales and Marketing Executive

Glennon Brothers is one of the leading timber processors in Ireland and the UK with plants in Longford, Fermoy, Edinburgh, and Troon, employing over 360 people. Glennon Brothers were the winners of the 2010 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award – industry category, and winner of a prestigious Ruban D’honneur in the 2013 European Business Awards. Due to ongoing expansion, and the installation of a new ERP system, a vacancy has arisen in the Longford sales department for a Sales and Marketing Executive. 

Responsibilities:

·         Account management/Repeat selling to an established customer base

·         Production of management/customer reports and day to day administration

·         Involvement in the implementation of the group marketing

·         Involvment in the implementation of a new ERP system

 

Candidate Profile:

This position would suit a 3rd level graduate or a person with a minimum of 2 years office experience. The ideal candidate will have: 

·         Enthusiasm, energy, and a desire to develop their long term career within a challenging sector.

·         Strong communication and numeracy skills and excellent attention to detail.

·         The ability to work under pressure in a very busy environment.

·         A good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.

·         The flexibility to travel to different plants as required

 

Send your CV to Declan Conlon, Glennon Bros. Timber Ltd., Dublin Road, Longford,

or e-mail

Declan.conlon@glennonbrothers.ie

 

Harvesting Manager (Argyll Area)

With sawmills at Windymains and Troon, Glennon Brothers are in the process of expanding their already well established UK business activities. As part of this planned development an exciting career opportunity now exists for a Harvesting Manager to supplement the existing forestry team.

Applications are sought from highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are keen to develop their career with a very progressive and dynamic business. You should possess sound commercial acumen and be willing to travel extensively throughout the greater Argyll area in support of our timber harvesting operations.

With a diploma/degree or relevant experience in commercial forestry, the ideal candidate will have the necessary drive to make an immediate contribution to the business.

An attractive salary and benefits package await the right candidate.

To apply, please email with covering letter and full CV to:

 

harvesting@glennonbrothers.co.uk

 

All applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence.