Team Leader - Heavy Equipment Movement

 

INTERNAL OPPORTUNITY – TEAM LEADER – Heavy Equipment Movement

 

Reporting Line: Dermot Hegarty 

Department: IS 

Location: Letterkenny, Co. Donegal Closing Date: Friday 15th of May 2026 

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? 

 We are looking for a confident and driven Team Leader to join our Letterkenny site, someone who can lead by example, inspire others, and deliver results in a fast-paced production environment. 

 In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for loading specialized equipment into modular builds, managing daily operations, and ensuring project-based production of Power Modules and associated products meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. 

 This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your leadership capabilities, influence production performance, and continue building your career within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. 

 

Key responsibilities: 

• Drive performance and maintain standards consistent with company expectations for all employees and contractors. 
• Manage resources, schedules, and manpower to achieve production targets and meet customer deadlines. 
• Support first-line management duties, including coaching, training, and performance assessments. 
• Foster a positive, motivated team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. 
• Uphold high standards of Health & Safety and promote best practice across the site. 
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains within production. 

Please note the above duties and responsibilities are not intended to be an exhaustive list. To achieve business objectives, other duties may be included at the discretion of the line manager. 

 

Essential Skills, Qualifications/Experience: 

 

• Minimum of 6 years’ supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. 
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve production goals and deliver high-quality outcomes. 
• Experience in moving large switchgear panels into modular builds with the ability to drive 7 – 12 tonne fork-lifts. 
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety in a factory environment. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including advanced Excel). 

 

Why Apply? 
This is more than a leadership role - it’s an opportunity to make a tangible impact on how we deliver excellence at Letterkenny. You will be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, while helping shape the performance and success of our Switchgear operations. 

Please submit your updated CV along with a covering letter detailing your suitability and relevant experience to: Jordan.McBride@vertiv.com 

Lead, Motivate and Deliver!