Field Service Technician

Water Pump Service Technician

Location: Kildare / Field-Based
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:30pm
On-Call: Approximately every 4th/5th weekend and Bank Holiday

The Role

We are looking for a practical, reliable and technically minded Water Pump Service Technician to join an established and growing business.

This is a varied, hands-on field-based role involving the servicing, repair, maintenance, fault-finding and installation of water and wastewater pumping and treatment systems across domestic, agricultural, commercial and industrial environments.

No two days will be the same. You could be attending an urgent call-out at a dairy farm, servicing a domestic system, installing a new system for a commercial customer or working alongside a team on a larger site.

The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working independently, dealing directly with customers, solving problems in the field and adapting to changing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Service, repair, maintain and install a range of water and wastewater systems and equipment.
Work on well pumps, water pressure boosting systems, VSDs, water treatment systems, sewage pumping and treatment systems and rainwater harvesting systems.
Carry out fault-finding and effective repairs.
Complete scheduled, preventative and reactive maintenance.
Install water pipework and associated equipment.
Attend urgent customer call-outs and prioritise work according to customer requirements.
Maintain accurate service and maintenance records.
Identify additional repair and maintenance requirements.
Communicate professionally with customers and explain completed works where required.
Work safely and in accordance with relevant Health & Safety requirements.
Carry out workshop-based servicing and repairs when required.
Participate in training and ongoing technical development.
Participate in an out-of-hours emergency call-out rota approximately every 4th/5th weekend and on Bank Holidays.

What We're Looking For

Direct water-pump experience is not essential.

We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong practical or mechanical background who are used to working with their hands, using tools and solving problems.

Suitable backgrounds could include:

Factory or industrial maintenance.
Agricultural or farming environments, particularly dairy.
Mechanical maintenance.
Electrical maintenance or partially qualified electrical backgrounds.
Building or construction.
Plumbing.
Agricultural machinery or plant.
Other hands-on technical/service environments.

Ideally, you will have around 2 years' practical experience in a relevant environment. Full pump experience is not required, as training will be provided.

Key Personal Qualities

The most important qualities are:

Strong practical ability and a natural aptitude for fixing things.
Good mechanical understanding – a genuine “mechanical brain”.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
Ability to think on your feet and use initiative.
Comfortable working independently in the field.
Flexible and able to adapt when priorities change.
Reliable, hardworking and willing to get stuck in.
Comfortable dealing directly with customers.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Pride in the quality of your work.

Fault-finding ability is particularly important. Technical knowledge can be trained, but the ability to intuitively diagnose problems and work out how to fix them is highly valued.

Essential Requirements

Fluent written and spoken English.
Full clean Irish driving licence.
Practical, hands-on experience using tools and working with equipment.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Ability to work independently and use initiative.
Flexibility to work across different customer environments.
Current Safe Pass and Manual Handling certificates, or willingness/ability to obtain these as required.

What You'll Receive

Full-time, permanent position.
Monday–Friday working week.
Overtime paid.
Pension scheme.
21 days' annual leave.
Company van following successful completion of probation.
Company mobile phone.
Tools and PPE supplied.
Training and technical upskilling.
Career development opportunities.
Additional company benefits and performance-related bonus.
Long-term career opportunity within an established and growing business.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practical technician who wants to develop specialist skills within the water and pumping industry.

If you have a mechanical mind, enjoy fixing things, are comfortable working with tools and can think on your feet, we would like to hear from you – even if you have never worked directly with water pumps before.

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Accounts Assistant – Receivables

Our client is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their finance team. This is a varied position with a strong focus on accounts receivable, credit control, banking and reconciliations, while also providing exposure to wider finance and month-end activities.
The successful candidate will be commercially aware, highly organised and comfortable working in a busy environment where accuracy, deadlines and attention to detail are essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Receivable professional, Credit Controller or Accounts Assistant looking to develop their experience within a broad finance role.

Core Duties

Manage daily banking activities and ensure transactions are accurately recorded.
Complete bank, cash and ledger reconciliations.
Process and allocate customer receipts, ensuring accounts are maintained accurately.
Raise customer invoices, statements and credit notes as required.
Take ownership of credit control and the timely collection of outstanding customer balances.
Follow up overdue accounts, resolve payment queries and agree repayment arrangements where appropriate.
Maintain regular contact with customers to ensure invoices are clear for payment.
Investigate and resolve customer and internal account queries.
Prepare weekly debtor reports and provide accurate financial information to internal departments.
Assist with month-end reporting, reconciliations and associated finance procedures.
Submit monthly ROS returns, including PAYE, VAT, RCT, Intrastat and VIES
Assist with year-end audit requirements.
Provide support across the wider finance function, including cover for Accounts Payable and payroll when required.

Desired Attributes

Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable, Credit Control or Accounts Assistant role.
Strong understanding of credit control, collections, invoicing, banking and reconciliations.
Experience using an accounting package; Sage 200 experience would be an advantage.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
Confident communicator with the ability to build positive relationships with customers and colleagues.
Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
Proactive approach with the ability to take ownership of responsibilities.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities.
Professional, reliable and discreet when handling confidential financial information.
Positive team player who is willing to support the wider finance function.
Experience within a manufacturing or commercial environment would be advantageous.

Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is a varied Accounts Receivable position offering the opportunity to take ownership of a key area of the finance function while gaining exposure to banking, credit control, reconciliations, reporting and month-end processes.
If you are an experienced Accounts Receivable professional looking for your next career move, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Why Choose Clark as your Trusted Recruitment Partner?

Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities for all.
Supportive Experienced Recruiters: Finding the right position for the right person matters to us. We're here to help you source the best career opportunity.
Personalised Assistance: From start to finish, we're committed to making your job search journey as smooth as possible.

Ready to Begin? Apply now.
INDCLA

Commercial Sales Manager

Location: Primarily office-based, with occasional travel and some flexibility to work from home
Reports to: Managing Director
Salary: Competitive, DOE, plus benefits

About Our Client

We are proud to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected manufacturer in the roofing and cladding sector to recruit a Commercial Sales Manager.
Our client has built a strong reputation over more than 30 years, supplying high-quality, sustainable building solutions to a diverse range of business sectors. They work closely with architects, engineers, main contractors, specialist subcontractors and homeowners, and are known for a genuine commitment to people, sustainability, and the communities they operate in.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-driven organisation at senior management level, with real influence over commercial strategy and future growth.
Our client is an Equal Opportunities Employer that values diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background.

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial Sales Manager to join their senior management team and play a central role in shaping the company’s commercial strategy and future growth plans.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute, people-focused leader to take ownership of a sales function, drive ambitious growth targets, and directly influence business direction at board level.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with company goals to drive accelerated, profitable, and sustainable growth (targeting +20–30% turnover growth by end of 2029)
Conduct comprehensive market research to inform robust business plans for expansion and development
Prioritise exceptional service for existing customers while actively acquiring new clients and managing relationships effectively
Lead and manage a sales team of 8 to deliver key strategic results
Monitor commercial performance against key metrics (margin growth, new business, product mix) and prepare reports and presentations for senior management
Contribute to budget development and financial target setting, with ongoing monitoring of financial and sales performance
Collaborate with the board of directors and senior managers to shape the company’s long-term strategic vision
Review and optimise departmental structures for maximum efficiency
Foster cohesion and a unified strategy within the sales department to drive organisational success

What Our Client Is Looking For

Experience & Qualifications

5+ years’ experience in a senior commercial role
Background in Construction and/or Manufacturing highly desirable
Relevant degree in Business, Construction, or Engineering Management (Level 9 preferred)
Demonstrated success leading and managing a sales team
Confident working with CRM and/or ERP systems
Track record of building sales year-on-year
Strong understanding of the value of brand development

Key Competencies

Strong budgetary control and technical aptitude
Curious, self-driven, and commercially minded
Proven leadership skills, with experience managing a team (8 direct reports)
Highly organised and decisive
Skilled negotiator, able to build rapport with customers and subcontractors
Strong numeracy and financial management skills
High attention to detail with a commitment to quality
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Accountable, personable, and reliable
Thrives in a fast-paced environment

What’s on Offer

Competitive Salary, DOE
22 days annual leave (rising to 25 days after 3 years’ service)
Paid time off for medical and dental appointments
Performance/profit-share bonus
Car allowance
Pension

If this role sounds like the right fit for your next career move, we’d love to hear from you. All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Service Delivery Manager / Strategic Operations Manager

Clark Recruitment is partnering with a well-established and growing logistics business to recruit an experienced Senior Logistics Manager / Service Delivery Manager for its Kilkenny operation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic logistics leader to drive the transformation of a busy distribution site. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving warehouse and transport operations, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting the company’s long-term growth.

The Role

Reporting to the Area Manager, you will be responsible for leading operational improvements across warehouse and transport functions while developing scalable processes that support future growth. This is a senior leadership position focused on operational excellence, change management, customer service, and building high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead operational improvement projects across warehouse and transport operations.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and service delivery.
Develop and implement Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
Analyse operational performance and introduce data-driven improvements.
Optimise warehouse workflows, transport planning, and site capacity.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, transport regulations, and quality standards.
Work closely with commercial teams to support customer growth opportunities.
Develop operational KPIs and performance reporting.
Coach, mentor, and develop site leadership teams.
Drive a positive culture focused on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Significant experience in logistics, warehouse, transport, or supply chain management.
Proven leadership experience within a fast-paced operational environment.
Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, transport planning, and process optimisation.
Experience implementing Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence initiatives.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Commercial awareness with the ability to balance service, cost, and operational performance.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience leading organisational change and developing high-performing teams.
A Transport Manager CPC or equivalent industry qualification would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer

Permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday position.
Opportunity to lead strategic operational improvements across a growing logistics operation.
Collaborative leadership environment.
Genuine career progression opportunities.
Comprehensive benefits package.

If you’re an experienced logistics leader looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Choose Clark?

Inclusive & Supportive: We welcome diversity, ensure equal opportunities, and provide reasonable accommodations for interviews.
Expert Guidance: Our experienced recruiters are dedicated to finding the right fit for you.
Personalised Support: We’re with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth job search.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now.

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Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer
Leinster, Ireland | Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: circa €55,000 basic per annum (dependent on experience), plus benefits
Benefits: Company van, laptop, mobile phone, full PPE and tools provided, pension, private medical insurance, and 25 days annual leave

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Field Service Engineer to join a well-established, global engineering business as part of a supportive regional service team in Leinster. You will deliver skilled on-site service that keeps customers' equipment performing reliably and safely — repairing, maintaining, and supporting technology that businesses across the region depend on every day.
You will play a key role in helping customers achieve the uptime and performance they need to run their operations with confidence, while being backed by full training, technical support, and a genuinely collaborative team culture.

Your Day-to-Day

Servicing, maintaining, and repairing air compressors, dryers, gas generators, and associated equipment
Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs both on-site and remotely with team support
Completing service documentation using company systems
Building positive customer relationships and delivering excellent service
Working collaboratively with colleagues and sharing knowledge across the team
Following safe working practices and company procedures
Participating in an on-call rota and occasional overtime when required

Your Skills and Experience

Education & Qualifications

A recognised mechanical or electrical qualification, or equivalent hands-on experience within a relevant technical field

Relevant Experience

Proven experience in a field-based mechanical or electrical engineering role, ideally within an industrial or service environment

Knowledge & Skills

Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills in mechanical and/or electrical systems
Basic understanding (or willingness to develop knowledge) of Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), refrigeration systems, industrial networks, and remote monitoring technologies
Computer literate with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new digital tools and systems
Excellent customer service orientation with strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks effectively, and maintain a high standard of professionalism in customer-facing environments

Other Requirements

A full Irish “B” driving licence
Flexibility to participate in the on-call rota and provide support outside regular hours when required
Willingness to travel across the assigned region and occasionally beyond, depending on business needs
Openness to working occasional overtime at short notice to support urgent service requirements
A strong commitment to following safety procedures, using appropriate PPE, and maintaining a safe working environment at all times

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. Diverse experience and perspectives are genuinely valued here.

Compensation and Benefits

Circa €55,000 basic salary per annum, dependent on experience
Full training and ongoing technical development
Support from experienced engineers and technical specialists
Company van, laptop, mobile phone, PPE, and tools provided
A collaborative and supportive team environment
Career progression opportunities within a global business
Pension, private medical insurance, and 25 days annual leave

Location

Based out of the regional Customer Center in Leinster, Ireland, this is a field-based role — most of your time will be spent travelling within the assigned area, working closely with customers on-site.

Why This Role

This is a business where careers grow through curiosity, hands-on problem-solving, and knowledge-sharing with colleagues. You'll build your expertise on real equipment in real conditions, backed by leaders who trust and empower their engineers, with a genuine long-term focus on training and development.

Application Process

The selection process includes interviews and, for some candidates, a skills assessment to better understand your technical profile. Early applications are encouraged given strong current demand for this skill set.

Why Choose Clark?

Inclusive & Supportive: We welcome diversity, ensure equal opportunities, and provide reasonable accommodations for interviews.
Expert Guidance: Our experienced recruiters are dedicated to finding the right fit for you.
Personalised Support: We're with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth job search.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now.

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Operations Manager – Supply Chain & Distribution

Our client is an established organisation operating within the logistics and distribution sector. As part of their continued development, they are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day performance of a significant warehouse and distribution operation in Dublin.
This is a senior operational role with responsibility for leading people, managing performance, maintaining high standards of service and compliance, and driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
Reporting to senior operations leadership, the successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the effective management of the warehouse operation, ensuring that people, processes, resources and service delivery are managed to a consistently high standard.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the day-to-day warehouse and distribution operation.
Manage, motivate and develop operational teams, including Supervisors and Team Leaders.
Ensure agreed productivity, service, quality and operational KPIs are consistently achieved.
Manage staffing levels, work allocation, scheduling and resource requirements.
Plan operational capacity and optimise the use of warehouse space and resources.
Monitor operational performance and produce clear management reports and performance analysis.
Ensure warehouse processes and procedures are documented, communicated and consistently followed.
Oversee goods-in, storage, picking, stock control, staging and dispatch activities.
Maintain accurate stock records and investigate discrepancies, variances and operational issues.
Drive effective stock control, stock rotation and cycle-counting processes.
Work closely with internal departments to ensure operational issues are resolved promptly and effectively.
Build strong professional relationships with key stakeholders and maintain a high level of service delivery.
Maintain excellent standards of housekeeping, organisation, security and equipment management.
Support the management of employee relations, attendance, performance, training and development in conjunction with HR.
Ensure compliance with health and safety, quality, environmental and operational requirements.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, processes and overall operational performance.
Promote a positive, accountable and collaborative culture across the operation.
Undertake additional operational responsibilities appropriate to the role.

Key Attributes

Proven experience managing a warehouse, logistics, distribution or supply chain operation.
Strong experience leading and developing teams within a fast-paced operational environment.
Good knowledge of warehouse processes, including goods-in, storage, picking, stock control and dispatch.
Experience managing operational KPIs, productivity targets and service-level requirements.
Experience with warehouse management systems and operational reporting.
Strong understanding of health and safety, quality and compliance requirements.
Experience dealing with employee relations, attendance, performance and training matters.
Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret operational data and identify trends.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively in a busy environment.
A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach.
The ability to lead from the front while maintaining a strong focus on people, service and performance.

At Clark, we stand as more than just a Recruitment Consultancy; we're a beacon of opportunity and inclusivity. Our commitment to fostering a culture of equality and providing reasonable accommodations is unwavering. Should you require us to make any reasonable accommodations during your job search journey then please let us know.

Why Choose Clark as your Trusted Recruitment Partner?
Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities for all.
Supportive Experienced Recruiters: Finding the right position for the right person matters to us. We're here to help you source the best career opportunity.
Personalised Assistance: From start to finish, we're committed to making your job search journey as smooth as possible.

Ready to Begin? Apply now.

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Oil Delivery Driver

Join a Trusted Irish Business

Are you an experienced HGV/Rigid Truck Driver looking for a secure, permanent role with a company that genuinely values its people?

We're recruiting an Oil Delivery Driver on behalf of a highly respected Irish business with a strong reputation for quality service, fair treatment and putting its people first.
You'll be responsible for delivering home heating oil to residential and commercial customers across Naas and the wider Leinster region.

No previous fuel delivery experience? That's okay. Full training will be provided for the right candidate.
Why You'll Like This Role

Weekly pay
Permanent, full-time position
Full training provided
Stable employment with a well-established Irish business
Supportive, people-first working environment
Leinster-based delivery routes
Opportunity to develop experience within the fuel distribution industry

About the Role
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Delivering home heating oil safely across Naas and the wider Leinster area
Providing excellent customer service at every delivery
Completing deliveries in line with company procedures and safety standards
Carrying out daily vehicle checks
Keeping your assigned vehicle clean, safe and well maintained
Complying with road traffic legislation and relevant ADR requirements
Representing the business professionally when dealing with customers

What We're Looking For

Full C+E driving licence
Valid Driver CPC
Previous rigid truck/HGV driving experience
Strong customer service and communication skills
Good understanding of Health & Safety
Reliable, responsible and organised
Comfortable working independently

Experience in Fuel Delivery?
Great — but it's not essential.
ADR/Hazchem certification and previous experience delivering heating oil or fuel would be an advantage, but full training will be provided for a suitable candidate.

Ready for a Change?
Apply today and a member of the Clark Recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the role.

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Supply Chain Transformation Director – Logistics

Operational Transformation | Automation | Logistics | Lean Leadership

Location: Multi-site – Leinster & Munster
Level: Director / Senior Leadership
Sector: Logistics, Supply Chain & Distribution

The Opportunity

Clark Executive has been exclusively retained to appoint a Supply Chain Transformation Director for a leading Irish logistics organisation.

This is a newly created senior leadership position with a significant mandate: to help transform, modernise and scale a complex multi-site logistics operation.

Reporting directly to the Director of Logistics, the successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership across significant warehousing and domestic transport operations throughout Leinster and Munster.

The organisation is entering an important phase of its development and is looking for an accomplished operational leader who can identify opportunities to improve performance and, critically, has the experience to turn those opportunities into measurable results.

This is not a traditional logistics management role.

We are looking for someone who has changed operations, not simply managed them.

The Role

The Supply Chain Transformation Director will take a leading role in shaping the future operating model of the organisation.

Working closely with the Director of Logistics and senior leadership team, you will assess existing operations and develop a clear roadmap for improvement across processes, technology, automation, productivity, cost, service and organisational capability.

You will combine strategic thinking with hands-on operational credibility, ensuring that transformation is delivered while maintaining excellent customer service and day-to-day operational performance.

Key responsibilities will include:

Providing senior leadership across multi-site warehousing and domestic transport operations.
Identifying and delivering major operational transformation initiatives.
Reviewing and redesigning warehouse, transport and supply chain processes.
Identifying opportunities to introduce automation and new technology.
Leading the implementation and optimisation of WMS, TMS and other operational systems.
Embedding Lean, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Improving productivity, labour utilisation and operational efficiency.
Identifying and delivering sustainable cost reductions.
Developing business cases for operational and technology investment.
Using data and operational KPIs to identify opportunities and measure performance.
Developing a scalable operating model capable of supporting future growth.
Leading senior operational teams through significant organisational change.
Maintaining strong customer relationships and delivering against contractual KPIs and SLAs.
Ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, Health & Safety and operational governance.

Transformation & Automation

Transformation will be central to this appointment.

We are particularly interested in speaking with leaders who can demonstrate experience of delivering initiatives involving:

Warehouse automation
Warehouse redesign
WMS and TMS implementation
ERP and systems integration
Robotics and mechanisation
Process automation
Network optimisation
Data analytics and BI
Operational dashboards
Labour optimisation
Lean / Six Sigma
Continuous Improvement
Process standardisation and waste reduction

You do not need to be a technology specialist.

You do, however, need to understand how technology, automation and operational improvement can be used to deliver measurable commercial and operational results.

The Candidate

We are looking for an established senior leader with significant experience across logistics, supply chain, distribution or another complex operational environment.

Your background could potentially include:

We are also interested in hearing from senior operational leaders from adjacent sectors who have exceptional transformation and automation experience combined with significant warehousing, distribution or supply chain responsibility.

You are likely to have experience of:

Leading large-scale logistics, supply chain or distribution operations.
Managing complex multi-site environments.
Significant warehouse and distribution operations.
Domestic transport operations.
Leading large operational teams and senior managers.
Delivering major operational transformation.
Automation and technology implementation.
WMS and TMS implementation or optimisation.
Lean Six Sigma or equivalent Continuous Improvement programmes.
Process and warehouse redesign.
Cost reduction and productivity improvement.
Budget and P&L responsibility.
Developing and delivering operational strategy.
Managing major customers and senior stakeholders.
Leading teams successfully through significant change.

Experience within FMCG, pharmaceutical, healthcare, temperature-controlled or other regulated environments would be particularly relevant.

What Will Set You Apart

We are particularly interested in what you have actually delivered.

The strongest candidates will be able to demonstrate examples of operations they have materially improved:

What was the challenge?
What did you change?
What technology or automation did you introduce?
How did you bring your people through the change?
What measurable improvement did you achieve?

This could include improvements in productivity, labour utilisation, service levels, cost, warehouse capacity, transport efficiency, customer performance or overall operational scalability.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to take on a highly influential role within a substantial Irish logistics operation at an important point in its development.

You will have the opportunity to help shape the future of the operation rather than simply inherit an established model.

For the right individual, this represents an opportunity to:

Influence operational strategy at senior leadership level.
Lead significant transformation and modernisation.
Shape future automation and technology investment.
Improve the performance of a substantial multi-site operation.
Build a strong Continuous Improvement culture.
Develop and lead high-performing operational teams.
Create the operational platform required to support future growth.

If you are an experienced operations or supply chain leader who has successfully transformed complex operations and can demonstrate measurable results, we would be interested in speaking with you.

All enquiries and applications will be managed in the strictest confidence by Clark Executive.

Clark Executive
Recruitment.Redefined.

Senior Operations Director – Logistics & Supply Chain

An established organisation operating within the Irish logistics and supply chain sector is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Operations Director to join its leadership team.

This is a significant senior leadership appointment with responsibility for a complex, multi-site operational environment incorporating warehousing, distribution and transport activities.

The position will play a central role in the continued development and transformation of the organisation’s operations, with a particular focus on operational excellence, process optimisation, automation, technology, continuous improvement and scalability.

The successful candidate will combine strong operational leadership credentials with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and successfully deliver major transformation initiatives.

The Role

The Senior Operations Director will provide strategic and operational leadership across a large-scale logistics network.

A major priority will be assessing existing operating models, processes, systems and ways of working and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, customer service and overall operational performance.

The role will have a strong transformation mandate and will suit an executive who has previously modernised complex operations rather than simply managed an established operation.

Key Responsibilities

Provide senior leadership across multi-site warehousing, distribution and transport operations.
Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with the organisation’s longer-term growth objectives.
Lead significant operational transformation and change programmes.
Identify opportunities to redesign and optimise processes, workflows and operating models.
Champion automation and digital transformation, including the effective use of WMS, TMS and other operational technologies.
Embed Lean, Lean Six Sigma or comparable continuous improvement methodologies.
Drive measurable improvements in productivity, efficiency, service, quality and cost performance.
Identify opportunities to automate manual or inefficient processes and improve the use of operational data.
Lead strategic cost-management and productivity initiatives while protecting service quality.
Develop a high-performance leadership culture focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Ensure appropriate standards of health & safety, quality, governance and regulatory compliance.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and senior internal stakeholders.
Develop operational capability and capacity to support future business growth.
Strengthen succession planning and leadership capability across the operations function.

Candidate Profile

We are interested in engaging with senior operational leaders who can demonstrate substantial experience within logistics, contract logistics, supply chain, distribution, warehousing or similarly complex operational environments.

Candidates should ideally bring:

Senior leadership experience at Operations Director, Logistics Director, Head of Operations, General Manager or equivalent level.
Experience leading large-scale, multi-site operations.
A strong track record of delivering operational transformation and measurable performance improvement.
Demonstrable experience of warehouse or logistics automation projects.
Strong knowledge of WMS, TMS and operational technology.
Experience implementing Lean, Lean Six Sigma or other structured continuous improvement methodologies.
Evidence of successfully redesigning processes and operating models.
Strong commercial and financial acumen, including cost management and budgetary responsibility.
Experience leading and developing sizeable operational and management teams.
Strong analytical capability and experience using operational data and KPIs to drive performance.
Excellent stakeholder, customer and people-management skills.
Experience operating within quality-driven or regulated environments would be advantageous.
A relevant qualification in supply chain, logistics, business, engineering or a related discipline would be beneficial.

Transformation & Automation

A particularly important element of this appointment is the ability to demonstrate real, delivered transformation.

Candidates should be able to provide tangible examples of where they have introduced automation, implemented or optimised WMS/TMS technology, redesigned warehouse or distribution processes, improved productivity, reduced operating costs or successfully led complex organisational change.

The original brief makes automation, digital technologies and WMS/TMS capability explicit requirements, rather than peripheral elements of the role.

Leadership

The organisation is seeking a credible and engaging leader who can operate strategically while remaining sufficiently close to operations to understand where improvements can be made.

The successful candidate will be expected to challenge established practices constructively, bring people through significant change and create an environment of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to take on a highly influential leadership position within a substantial Irish logistics operation at an important stage in its development.

The successful candidate will have the scope to influence how the operation evolves, introduce new technologies and automation, improve processes and build the operational platform required to support future growth.

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Area Sales Manager Ireland

Area Sales Manager – Ireland

Kitchen & KBB Industry

Salary: Competitive Basic Salary + Performance Bonus + Benefits

Our client is Germany's No. 1 kitchen manufacturer and Europe's largest producer of fitted kitchens. Renowned for exceptional quality, innovation and manufacturing excellence, the company supplies retail partners in more than 90 countries and continues to invest in expanding its presence across Ireland.

As part of this continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to develop existing customer relationships, win new business and strengthen the company's market position throughout Ireland.

The Opportunity

This is an autonomous, field-based role offering the opportunity to represent one of the most respected brands in the global kitchen industry. You will work closely with an established network of retailers and distributors while identifying new opportunities to grow market share across the Irish market.

The successful candidate will become the trusted commercial partner for customers, providing sales support, product expertise and ongoing account development.

Key Responsibilities

Grow and strengthen the company's market presence throughout Ireland.
Develop and manage long-term relationships with existing retail partners and customers.
Identify, secure and onboard new business opportunities.
Present and promote a market-leading portfolio of premium kitchen products.
Support customers with showroom development, kitchen planning and display solutions.
Conduct customer meetings, commercial negotiations and sales presentations.
Monitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities.
Deliver product and sales training to customers and their teams.
Work closely with colleagues across the wider international sales organisation.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

A proven track record in field sales and account management.
Experience within the kitchen, KBB, furniture, interiors or construction products sector would be highly advantageous.
A strong understanding of kitchen planning and design software is desirable.
Excellent commercial awareness with outstanding relationship-building skills.
The ability to influence, negotiate and close business at all levels.
A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
A willingness to travel extensively throughout Ireland, with occasional visits to the company's European headquarters.

What's on Offer

The opportunity to represent Germany's No. 1 kitchen manufacturer and Europe's largest kitchen producer.
Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing product training.
Career development within a highly successful international organisation.
A collaborative and supportive working environment.
Long-term career stability with an industry-leading manufacturer.

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If you are an ambitious sales professional looking to represent a premium international brand and play a key role in its continued growth across Ireland, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About Clark Recruitment
At Clark Recruitment, we're dedicated career partners, connecting exceptional talent with outstanding employers across Ireland.
We promote diversity, equality and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable accommodations or additional support, please let us know.
Why Choose Clark Recruitment?

Industry Expertise – We match your skills and career goals with the right opportunities.
Personalised Support – Guidance from application through to onboarding.
A Recruitment Partner You Can Trust – Decades of experience and strong relationships with leading employers across Ireland.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today.
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