General Operative / Machinery Operator

NAUGHTONS CAR DISMANTLERS LIMITED; Castlebar; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full‑time, permanent

Mon-Fri

No weekend work

Salary based on experience

Pension

On-site parking

Training provided

Long-term employment

Job summary

Naughtons Car Dismantlers Ltd is seeking a reliable General Operative / Machinery Operator to join our vehicle recycling team. This hands-on yard-based role involves operating forklifts, diggers and other heavy machinery to process end-of-life vehicles and recover materials in a busy outdoor environment.

You will perform safety checks, sort recyclable materials, move vehicles around the yard and assist with daily operations.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts, diggers or similar machinery.
• Previous work in recycling, construction or quarrying is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a busy outdoor environment with safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, diggers/excavators and yard machinery.
• Crush and process vehicle shells and move vehicles safely.
• Sort and recover metals and recyclable materials.
• Load, move and organize materials in the yard.
• Carry out daily safety checks and report faults.
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Digger/excavator

Material handling

Teamwork

Education

No Qualification

Tools

Heavy machinery

Job description

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Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Naughtons Car Dismantlers Ltd is looking for a reliable and experienced General Operative / Machinery Operator to join our vehicle recycling team. This is a hands‑on yard‑based position and would ideally suit someone with previous experience operating forklifts, diggers/excavators, material handlers or other heavy machinery. The role will involve processing end‑of‑life vehicles, crushing vehicle shells, separating and recovering metals and other recyclable materials, and operating machinery safely and efficiently around our recycling facility. Previous experience in the motor industry is not essential. We are particularly interested in candidates with strong machinery operating experience who are comfortable working in a busy outdoor environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating forklifts, diggers/excavators and other yard machinery.
• Crushing and processing vehicle shells.
• Moving and handling vehicles safely around the yard.
• Separating and recovering metals and other recyclable materials from vehicles.
• Sorting materials into the appropriate recycling streams.
• Loading, moving and organising recyclable materials.
• Assisting with the general processing of end‑of‑life vehicles.
• Carrying out basic daily checks on machinery and reporting any faults.
• Keeping work areas clean, organised and safe.
• Following all company health & safety and environmental procedures.
• Assisting with other general yard duties as required.

Key Requirements

• Previous forklift, digger/excavator, material handler or similar machinery operating experience.
• Experience working in recycling, construction, quarrying, plant hire or a similar environment would be an advantage.
• Comfortable working with heavy machinery and vehicles.
• Good awareness of health & safety when operating machinery.
• Reliable, practical and able to work independently.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Full driving licence preferred.
• Relevant machinery tickets/certification would be an advantage.

What We Offer

• Full‑time, permanent position.
• Monday to Friday working hours.
• No weekend work.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Workplace pension.
• On‑site parking.
• Training where required.
• Secure, long‑term employment with an established business.

Applicants must already have the legal right to work in Ireland. Employment permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Sector

• other service activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non‑Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
• Minimum Qualification: No Qualification

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Engineering, Manual
• Competency Skills: Labouring, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Time Management
• Driving Licence: Full B
• Languages: English B1-Intermediate