Role
The Asset Operations functions form the cornerstone of service delivery to customers, protecting the environment and meeting regulatory standards as well as managing most operational expenditure.
The Operations Support function has responsibility for providing and managing effective business infrastructure and processes at a national level to support operational activities at site level.
The Workflow Management function within UÉ is accountable for the efficient bundling and progression of work orders nationally for Irish Water, Local Authorities, and external service providers.
The team provide work and data management capability supporting the execution of field activities across Asset Operations, Asset Delivery, CDS and other programmes.
Responsibilities include managing customer related escalations, outage / incident management support, road opening licence management, work scheduling activities, inventory management and systems training for UÉ field – based teams.
The Inventory Management team supports the business with effective materials management ensuring the right inventory is available at the right time, in the right quantities, and at the right cost.
The Store Operative reports to the Store Supervisor and supports all aspects of Inventory management.
This includes but is not limited to ensuring inventory is received, inspected, stored, picked, and delivered adhering strictly to good safety practices with a primary focus on Health and Safety.
Responsibilities
Adherence and compliance to policies, procedures, and internal controls as per the Inventory team processes
Ensure compliance with work safety procedures and fully participate in any safety programme that may be implemented.
Undertake duties in a safe manner and use such personal protective safety equipment or clothing daily as is suitable for the tasks.
Undertake all assigned health and safety training, including Safe Pass and, where relevant, Certified Construction Skills.
Perform duties under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, including:
Identify hazards and conduct site risk assessments in advance of work activities
Apply safe work procedures and standard operating procedures
Undertake all assigned health and safety training
Use appropriate safety equipment and tools, including Personal Protective Equipment
Where necessary, seek guidance from the Store Supervisor on the carrying out of site risk assessments
Record all site matters, including accidents, incidents and near misses
Complete any corrective actions where identified through inspections, HAZCONs or other means
Work in a safe manner and stop any unsafe activity
Review loads against Purchase Order requirements
Record daily deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory
Pick and assemble work orders accurately and efficiently
Ensure stock is located accurately, identifiable, and readily accessible
Participate in UÉ's out of hours emergency call out rota as the need arises
Assist with stock taking as and when required
Collaborate closely with internal customers to meet business requirements
Operate relevant machinery and work independently
Conduct duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann's Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information, and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation.
Performing ad hoc duties as and when required
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Secondary level education or equivalent work experience
Experience of working in an operations stores / warehouse environment
Knowledge and understanding of working within a strong health & safety culture
IT literacy and skills for data entry, knowledge of inventory management systems, MS Office and ERP system beneficial
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in the operation of forklifts and other warehouse machinery is preferred, however full training will be provided
Strong problem-solving skills and drive to resolve issues promptly using initiative
Manual handling experience is essential however full training will be provided
Proven effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise and remain focused
Ability to create and develop good working relationships
Flexible regarding working in a changing environment and the ability to adjust to new work structures, processes, and requirements, as necessary
Full, clean, class B Irish driving licence.
A clean driving licence is defined as meaning that the applicant has not been convicted of an offence under the Road Traffic Acts (other than an offence for which the penalty is the imposition of penalty points).
Closing Date
The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is 24/04/2026.
Applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.
Salary
Successful candidates will be placed on the salary band based on their skills and experience with the starting position for this role being the minimum of €36,640.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Uisce Éireann is an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive place of work and have a robust strategy and framework called ibelong to enable this.
We welcome and encourage applications from interested and suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation/gender identity or disability.
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