Yard Maintenance Operative (with C+E Driver Duties)

McCulla Ireland Ltd; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 44,083,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Matched pension contribution

Life and death-in-service insurance

Additional company benefits package

Job summary

McCulla Ireland Ltd in Lisburn is seeking a Yard Maintenance Operative to support our transport and fleet operations. The role combines yard maintenance with essential driving duties, contributing to safe, clean outdoor areas and efficient vehicle handling within our busy operation.

You will work Monday to Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, with occasional weekend overtime. Valid C+E license, driving experience, and a safety-conscious mindset are required; forklift license desirable.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) HGV Licence with Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Experience operating C+E vehicles and handling trailers safely.
• High attention to detail and awareness of workplace health & safety practices.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Good time management, teamwork, and reliability.
• Physical fitness to undertake manual maintenance tasks.
• Desirable Counterbalance Forklift License.

Responsibilities

• Transporting trailers for PSV / MOT testing and scheduled maintenance.
• Shunting trailers and moving fleet vehicles around the yard as required.
• Trailer and equipment cleaning.
• General cleaning and maintenance of all yard areas.
• Litter picking and waste management.
• Grass cutting, groundskeeping, and weeding.
• Power washing and hosing surfaces.
• Keeping walkways, emergency exits, and vehicle routes clear of obstructions and hazards.
• Identifying and reporting hazards or safety issues to management.

Skills

Hospitality

Managerial / Operational

Servicing

People

Driving

Tools

Counterbalance Forklift License

Job description

About The Role

Essential Criteria

Job Description

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

With over 55 years’ experience in the logistics industry, McCulla Ireland is one of the country’s leading providers of ambient, chilled, and frozen logistics solutions throughout Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Europe.

We currently have Operating Centres across Northern Ireland and Ireland, with further plans for expansion. McCulla has over 300 employees working across our Transport, Warehousing, Customs, and Green Bioenergy Operations. There is an ever-growing modern fleet consisting of over 120 vehicles and 200 trailers operating our just-in-time service with environmental sustainability at the forefront of everything we do, making us unique in the market for our customers.

We are looking to recruit a Yard Maintenance Operative to join our team in Lisburn. This role combines core yard maintenance responsibilities with essential driving duties to support our transport and fleet operations. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of the McCulla team.

The Person

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking individual who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised working environment. A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to carry out a range of manual and driving duties are key to succeeding in this role. Yard maintenance involves keeping outdoor operational areas clean, safe, and efficient, alongside assisting our fleet team with driving duties and vehicle presentations.

Key Responsibilities

• Vehicle & Trailer Duties:
  • Transporting trailers for PSV / MOT testing and scheduled maintenance.
  • Shunting trailers and moving fleet vehicles around the yard as required.
  • Trailer and equipment cleaning.
• Yard Maintenance & Upkeep:
  • General cleaning and maintenance of all yard areas.
  • Litter picking and waste management.
  • Grass cutting, groundskeeping, and weeding.
  • Power washing and hosing surfaces.
  • Keeping walkways, emergency exits, and vehicle routes clear of obstructions and hazards.
  • Identifying and reporting hazards or safety issues to management.

About The Role

Essential Criteria

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) HGV Licence with up-to-date Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Experience in operating C+E vehicles and handling trailers safely.
• High attention to detail and awareness of workplace health & safety practices.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Good time management, teamwork, and reliability.
• Physical fitness to undertake manual maintenance tasks.

Desirable Criteria

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift License.

Terms & Conditions

• Location: 5 Altona Road, Blaris Industrial Estate, Lisburn, BT27 5QB.
• Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
• Rate of Pay: £17.00 per hour.
• Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (1 hour lunch). Weekend overtime available if required.

Company Benefits

• Training and development opportunities.
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement.
• Matched employee/employer pension contribution.
• Life and death-in-service insurance.
• Additional company benefits package.

Skills Needed

Hospitality, Managerial / Operational, Servicing, People, Driving

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

• Must possess a valid driving license suitable for transporting and shunting trailers (e.g., Category CE or C+E license).
• Must be willing and able to perform a range of manual duties, including general cleaning, groundskeeping, power washing, and waste management.
• Must be able to identify and report hazards or safety issues to management.

Desired Criteria

• A reliable and hardworking individual.
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised working environment.
• Willingness to carry out a range of manual and driving duties.

Closing Date

Monday 12th October, 2026

Contract Type

fulltime

Salary

From £16.00 Hourly to £17.00 Hourly