We're hiring an Assistant Storekeeper

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is seeking a motivated and organised individual to join our Stores team as an Assistant Storekeeper.

This is an important operational role supporting Council services by ensuring materials, equipment and supplies are received, stored and issued efficiently. The successful candidate will help maintain stock levels, support procurement processes and contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of the Council's stores facilities.

What is an Assistant Storekeeper?

The Assistant Storekeeper plays a key role in managing stores operations and stock control across the organisation.

The role involves receiving and issuing goods, maintaining accurate inventory records, ordering materials, operating electronic stock control systems and ensuring stores are kept in a safe, organised and efficient manner. The successful candidate will work closely with Council staff, suppliers and service areas to make sure materials and equipment are available when needed.

Typical duties include:

• Operating computerised stores and stock control systems.
• Receiving, checking, storing and issuing materials, tools, plant and equipment.
• Maintaining accurate stock records and assisting with stocktaking.
• Ordering goods and materials and processing related invoices and payments.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement procedures and Council policies.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe stores environment.
• Assisting with the operation of forklifts and other equipment, where required.
• Responding to enquiries from staff and service users.
• Supporting the introduction and use of new technologies and systems that improve stores operations.

We are looking for someone who

• Has experience working in a stores, warehouse, logistics, stock control or similar environment.
• Has strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Can maintain accurate records and work confidently with stock management systems.
• Has good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and electronic stock control systems.
• Has strong numerical skills and is comfortable working with measurements, quantities and stock records.
• Understands the importance of customer service and good communication.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates initiative, problem-solving ability and a positive approach to work.
• Has an understanding of health and safety requirements in a stores environment.
• Has experience operating a forklift or is willing to undertake training.
• Holds a Safe Pass card and a full Category B driving licence (desirable but not essential).

What we offer

• Permanent whole-time position.
• Salary scale starting at €804.07 per week.
• 39-hour working week.
• Annual leave entitlement of 24 days per year.
• Access to the Local Government pension scheme.
• A range of employee benefits, including family-friendly policies, learning and development opportunities, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and health initiatives.
• The opportunity to support essential services delivered across Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.

How to apply

Apply by clicking the blue 'Apply Here' button and submitting a completed application form to careers@dlrcoco.ie.

Closing date: 12 noon on Thursday, 5 November 2026.

For full details of the role, qualifications and requirements, please see the Candidate Information Booklet below.