JOB VACANCY
MACHINE OPERATIVE
Full time / Permanent / Ref: MO/08/26
Location: 91 Moy Road, Portadown
Shifts: to be discussed at interview
Monday to Friday (inc. Saturdays, when required)
We are looking to appoint Machine Operative for our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), at our RiverRidge site in Portadown.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Operating various machines within the MRF to include mobile machinery such as forklifts and Loading Shovels.
- Report immediately any issues with Machines to MRF Supervisor / Operations Manager
- Ensure compliance with statutory and company obligations, & Health & Safety standards are maintained at all times.
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times
- Ensure all Machines on site comply with the relevant H&S standards and company standard operating procedures.
- Ensuring the facility & its’ equipment is kept clean and tidy, with importance placed on housekeeping/cleaning throughout the shift (will include working at height)
- Any other duties as delegated by the Management.
Essential Criteria
- Must have a valid licence and experience of operating one of the following machines: Telescopic Forklift, Digger or Loading shovel
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication skills – both written and verbal
- Ability to work well on own initiative
- Be self-motivated
- Ability to work well with others
- Flexible approach to work hours
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience working in the Waste industry
What We Offer!
- Competitive Hourly Rate – £15.07 per hr
- Overtime rate available
- Annual bonus (subject to achieving set KPIs)
- 28 days annual leave
- Company pension scheme
- Free parking
- Cash Health Benefit Scheme
*Must be able to provide documentation to confirm your eligibility to work in the UK*
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the Company application form outlining how you meet the essential criteria and return by EMAIL to [email protected]
no later than 5.00pm on Thursday 27th August 2026
In the event of a large number of applications we reserve the right to enhance our selection criteria at the short-listing stage.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer
