Machine Operative

Riverridge Recycling; Portadown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste recycling company in Portadown is seeking Machine Operatives for the rotational day shift at their Materials Recovery Facility. You will operate various mobile machines like forklifts and loading shovels while ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £14.57 with overtime potential and an annual bonus. Experience in the waste industry and a valid machinery operation licence are essential. A flexible approach to working hours is required.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

28 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Free parking

Cash Health Benefit Scheme

Qualifications

• Valid licence and experience operating telescopic forklift, digger, or loading shovel.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Previous experience in the waste industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate various machines within the MRF including forklifts and loading shovels.
• Report any issues to the MRF Supervisor or Operations Manager.
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety standards.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper housekeeping of the facility.

Skills

Valid licence for machinery operation

Organisational skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Flexibility in work hours

Waste industry experience

Tools

Telescopic forklift

Digger

Loading shovel

Job description

We are looking to appoint Machine Operatives for the rotational day shift, in our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), at our RiverRidge site in Portadown. 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 & it's 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 MRF Supervisor / Operations Manager.

Skills and Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Flexible approach to work hours.
• Previous experience working in the Waste industry.

Further Information

Competitive Hourly Rate: £14.57 per hour (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.

Vacancy ID 1756070 Job ref. MO/PD/01/26 Job Sector Transport, Distribution and Warehousing Area Co Armagh Location Portadown Salary £14.57 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 40 Published date 22/01/2026 Closing date 05/02/2026 Worktime Rotational day shifts, to be discussed at interview