Branch Administrator - Cork - 3 Month Contract

Brooks has been an institution in the Irish construction industry since its inception in the late 1700’s to today and are recognised as one of the leading Timber and builders’ merchant in the Republic of Ireland. Brooks has grown by developing a product offering in harmony with customer needs and by its customer-focused approach.

Following the acquisition of the Brooks Group by the Murdock Builders Merchants Group in August 2021, the Group now operates from a combined 25 locations in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and is now the 2nd largest builders merchanting group on the island of Ireland.

We value both our customers and our employees and our business is built on offering consistently excellent customer service by well-trained and knowledgeable staff.

Branch Administrator - Brooks Cork

We wish to recruit a branch administrator who will play a fundamental role providing excellent customer service in the Cork branch. This role will involve working closely with all the team members. As part of the branch team, this is an excellent role for the right person to develop their skills and experience within our industry.

This role will include:

Efficiently managing high company standards

Managing phones

Cash management including Brinks collection and daily reconciliation

Customer queries resolution and processing of credit notes

Branch administration including queries, hauliers, branch overheads & expenses.

Adest Queries from AP - Supplier invoice queries management, price, quantity, shortages

GRN’s – booking in all stock and maintaining back up files

SRNS’ – raising goods returns notes for all stock being returned to suppliers, maintaining back up files

Scanning & Filing

Assisting the branch manager with maintenance of health and safety records.

Providing support to our Internal Sales Team and External Sales Team

Criteria:

A minimum of 1 years’ experience of working in an administrative role.

Experience of using Microsoft office and including an accounts computerised system would be an advantage.

Excellent planning and organisation skills

Experience of meeting deadlines.

Self-motivated, and able to work independently

Excellent attention to detail

Benefits:

Attractive package offered

Company Pension Scheme

Opportunity for Excellent Career

Staff Discount

Closing date: Friday 4th Sept 2026

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €30,000.00-€35,000.00 per year

Experience:

Desktop administration: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

Ireland (required)

Location:

Cork, County Cork (required)

Work Location: In person