Machine Operative

Overview

Closing Date: 5th February 2026, 5 pm. /PD/01/26. Salary: £14.57 per hour.

Location:

Portadown. Job Vacancy: MACHINE OPERATIVE. Full time / Permanent / /PD/01/26.

Location:

91 Moy Road, Portadown.

Shifts:

to be discussed day to Friday (inc. Saturdays, when required). We are looking to appoint Machine Operatives for the rotational day shift, in our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), at our River Ridge site in Portadown.

• 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.
• Keeping the facility and its equipment clean and tidy, with emphasis on housekeeping/cleaning throughout the shift (includes working at height).
• Any other duties as delegated by the MRF Supervisor / Operations Manager.

• 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.

• Previous experience working in the Waste industry.

• Competitive Hourly Rate £14.57 per hr (15% hourly premium for hours worked between 11pm & 6am).
• 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.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the Company application form outlining how you meet the essential criteria and return via POST to Recruitment, River Ridge, 62-66 Duncrue Street, Belfast, BT3 9AR
or by EMAIL to.

No later than 5.00pm on Thursday 5 February 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.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the Company application form, outlining how you meet the criteria and return by EMAIL before 5th February 2026, 5 pm.