Machine Operative
Job description
We are looking to appoint Machine Operative for our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), at our RiverRidge site in Maydown. Operating various machines within the MRF to include mobile machinery such as forklifts and loading shovels.
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.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Must have a valid licence and experience of operating one of the following machines: Telescopic Forklift, Digger or Loading shovel.
- Organisational skills.
- Communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to work with others.
- Flexible approach to work hours.
Desirable Skills
- Previous experience working in the waste industry.
Further Information
Competitive hourly rate £15.07 per hour. Overtime rate available. Annual bonus subject to achieving set KPIs. 28 days annual leave. Company pension scheme. Free parking. Cash Health Benefit Scheme.
- Vacancy ID
- 1791097
- Job ref.
- MO/M/10/26
- Job Sector
- Manufacturing
- Area
- Derry or Londonderry
- Location
- Derry/Londonderry, Maydown
- Salary
- £15.07 per hour
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 40
- Published date
- 12/10/2026
- Closing date
- 26/10/2026
- Worktime
- To be discussed at interview