General Operative

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Shannon; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd in Shannon, County Clare, Ireland, is seeking a General Operative with a Forklift licence to join our team. The role is based on-site in Shannon with a confident, flexible approach to hours and duties.

Daily tasks include moving goods, loading/unloading vehicles, and processing orders, while maintaining high safety and housekeeping standards. The ideal candidate will hold a current LF forklift licence, have warehouse or similar operational experience, and demonstrate

Qualifications

• Current and valid forklift licence (LF class or equivalent).
• Experience in warehouse, facilities, manufacturing, logistics or similar.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other handling equipment to move goods safely.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles and containers.
• Pick, pack and prepare orders or materials.
• Maintain stock records and support stocktakes.
• Perform general facilities maintenance and housekeeping.
• Carry out pre-start safety checks and report faults.
• Follow health and safety procedures and use PPE.
• Support other team members and meet site needs.

Skills

Forklift Licence

Warehouse Experience

Health & Safety

Team Player

Verbal & Written Communication

Manual Handling

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a General Operative with a Forklift licence to join our team based in Shannon, Clare.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Operate forklifts (and other materials-handling equipment as authorised) to move, load, unload, and store goods safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles, containers, and equipment as required.
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders or materials according to instructions or schedules.
• Perform general operational and facilities support duties, including stock put-away, replenishment, labelling, and site housekeeping.
• Conduct pre-start safety checks on forklifts and other equipment and report any faults immediately to the Facilities Manager.
• Assist with general facilities maintenance tasks and site upkeep as directed.
• Maintain accurate stock or inventory records and support stocktakes or counts when required.
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures, including correct use of PPE and adherence to site traffic management rules.
• Keep work areas clean, tidy, and organised at all times.
• Report any hazards, incidents, or near-misses promptly to the Facilities Manager.
• Assist other team members and support facilities operations as required to meet site needs.
• Perform other duties as reasonably requested by the Facilities Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

• Current and valid forklift licence (LF class or equivalent as required by state/territory legislation).
• Previous experience in a warehouse, facilities, manufacturing, logistics, or similar operational environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling tasks (lifting, bending, standing for extended periods).
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime or shift work when required.