Heavy Equipment Operator

Walsh Waste Limited; Oranmore; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsh Waste & Recycling seeks a safety‑minded Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Materials Recovery Facility in Galway. You will operate heavy plant machinery to move, segregate and load waste and recyclables, supporting efficient recycling operations.

Reporting to the Solid Waste Operations Manager, you will work with a dedicated team to meet productivity targets while following health and safety procedures in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3+ years’ experience in the Waste & Recycling or Construction Industry.

Responsibilities

• Operate materials handlers with sorting grabs to segregate incoming waste into designated stockpiles.
• Load walking floor trailers, trucks and other transport vehicles with outgoing waste and recyclables using materials handlers and loading shovels.
• Supply and maintain material flow to sorting lines to support efficient waste segregation operations.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and operate machinery safely in accordance with company procedures and health & safety regulations.
• Work closely with supervisors and site management to ensure operational targets, productivity requirements and quality standards are achieved.

Skills

Equipment operation

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator

Walsh Waste & Recycling is seeking an experienced and safety conscious Heavy Equipment Operatorto join our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF).

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with experience operating heavy plant machinery in the waste, recycling, construction or industrial sectors. You will play a vital role in the safe and efficient movement, segregation and loading of waste materials, helping to maximise recycling and resource recovery operations.

Reporting to the Solid Waste Operations Manager, you will work as part of a dedicated team responsible for processing incoming and outgoing waste materials in a fast-paced operational environment.

About the role

• Operate materials handlers equipped with sorting grabs to segregate incoming waste materials into designated stockpiles.
• Load walking floor trailers, trucks and other transport vehicles with outgoing waste and recyclable materials using materials handlers and loading shovels.
• Supply and maintain material flow to sorting lines to support efficient waste segregation operations.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and operate machinery safely in accordance with company procedures and health & safety regulations.
• Work closely with supervisors and site management to ensure operational targets, productivity requirements and quality standards are achieved.

About the company

Walsh Waste and Recycling is a proudly family-owned and operated company based in Galway, built on a foundation of strong core values: Customer Care, Reliability, Quality, Legacy, Honesty, Respect, Fairness, and Trust. We provide comprehensive waste management solutions across domestic, commercial, industrial, and construction sectors, ensuring the safe and responsible collection and disposal of both solid and liquid waste.

Required Criteria

• 1 to 3 plus years’ experience in the Waste & Recycling or Construction Industry.