General Operative, AD Plant

McCulla Ireland Ltd; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension

Life Insurance

Training and development

Job summary

McCulla Ireland Ltd in Lisburn (Altona Industrial Estate) seeks a General Operative for our food waste AD plant. You will operate forklifts, perform yard maintenance and power wash equipment while adhering to safety and environmental standards.

The role is Mon-Fri with early and late days; salary £14.00–£14.50 per hour. We offer pension, life insurance, training, and opportunities to grow within a sustainable energy business.

Qualifications

• Experience in a process plant environment.
• Hands-on mechanical / electrical maintenance skills.
• Strong health, safety and environmental awareness.
• Desirable: AD / Biogas / Wastewater work experience.
• Desirable: Relevant qualifications
• Telehandler / Forklift / Loading Shovel Tickets

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to unload and move materials
• Power washing machinery and dolavs
• Maintain yard cleanliness

Skills

Telehandler tickets

Forklift tickets

Loading shovel tickets

Job description

• Telehandler / Forklift / Loading Shovel Tickets

Job Description

McCulla (Ireland) Ltd, Blaris Industrial Estate, 5 Altona Road

General Operative – Food Waste AD Plant

Location: Lisburn, Altona Industrial Estate

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday

Hours of work: Mon (06:30 - 15:30), Tues - Friday (07:30-16.30)

Reports to: Operations Supervisor / Plant Manager

Overview

We are looking for a General Operative to join our team at our food waste Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant. This is a key frontline role in a continuous process environment, responsible for safely and efficiently operating the plant, maximising biogas and power output, and maintaining high standards of safety, environmental compliance, and housekeeping.

What We Offer

• £14.00 - £14.50 hourly rate.
• Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday. Hours of work: Mon (06:30 - 15:30), Tues - Friday (07:30-16.30) dayshift.
• Training and development, with opportunities to broaden skills across operations and maintenance.
• Matched employee / employer pension
• Life Insurance
• The opportunity to be part of a growing, sustainable industry turning food waste into renewable energy.

About The Role

• Operate forklift to unload and move materials
• Power washing machinery and dolavs
• Maintain yard cleanliness

Criteria

• Experience in similar experience
• Valid counterbalance forklift licence
• Strong health, safety and environmental awareness.
• Good communication, teamwork
• Desirable: AD/biogas or wastewater experience, relevant qualifications

Skills Needed

Manufacturing / Production

About The Company

Innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do at McCulla Ireland. We invest in modern facilities, advanced systems and a high-performing fleet to ensure reliability, efficiency and full supply chain visibility for our customers. Our integrated approach allows us to maintain control at every stage, consistently delivering high standards of service.

As we continue to grow, we are focused on building a team that shares our drive and ambition. We offer opportunities to develop skills, progress careers and be part of a forward-thinking business that values teamwork, accountability and delivering results.

Company Culture

At McCulla Ireland, we live by our motto: Be More. Deliver More. Expect More. We know every customer is different, so we focus on delivering flexible, tailored solutions that work, from independent retailers and restaurants to major retail, hospitality and manufacturing brands. Our goal is simple: to take the pressure off our customers and become a seamless extension of their operations.

We are equally committed to our people. From day one, we aim to create a supportive, inclusive environment where employees feel valued and able to grow. We believe that when our team thrives, our business and our customers do too.

Required Criteria

• Experience in a process plant environment
• Hands-on mechanical / electrical maintenance skills
• Strong health, safety and environmental awareness

Desired Criteria

• AD / Biogas / Wastewater work experience
• Relevant qualifications
• Telehandler / Forklift / Loading Shovel Tickets

Closing Date

Tuesday 13th October, 2026

Contract Type

fulltime

Salary

From £14.00 Hourly to £14.50 Hourly