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Job description:

Position: General Operative

Location: McQuillan Environmental, Material Recycling Facility, Budore

Responsible to: MRF Foreman

Contract type: Full-time, permanent

Salary: Competitive

Working hours: Core working hours are: 08:00 to 17:00. Weekend shifts will also be required on a monthly rotational basis. Overtime can be required depending on the operational needs of the business.

Why work for McQuillan Companies?

McQuillan Companies is a family-run business based in Northern Ireland, delivering a diverse range of construction, environmental and facilities management services across the public, private and commercial sectors. Our expertise spans civil engineering, road surfacing, demolition and quarrying, including the supply of premium aggregates and bituminous materials, alongside total waste management, and accredited environmental testing. We also provide year-round outdoor and facilities maintenance services such as winter gritting, outdoor cleaning, landscaping, property restoration, and insurance reinstatement.

If you are looking for a career opportunity within a growing business that includes a range of benefits, in a dynamic and engaging working environment then McQuillan Companies is the place for you.

Here at McQuillan Companies you can take advantage of a range of opportunities and benefits to learn and develop in a supportive and encouraging environment.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• Competitive salaries and overtime (where applicable)
• An excellent employee pension scheme
• 31 days of annual leave
• Working as a part of a dynamic group of professionals who excel at maintaining regulatory standards while fostering a supportive and welcoming environment
• Excellent development, learning and training opportunities
• Participation in a range of team building activities
• Employee Initiatives (Social & Fundraising activities)

Overall objectives

We seek to appoint a General Operative to join our busy and expanding team within McQuillan Environmental at our Material Recycling Facility in Budore.

If you are looking for a career opportunity within a growing business that includes a range of benefits, in a dynamic and engaging working environment then McQuillan Companies is the place for you.

The successful candidate will report to the MRF Foreman and must be hardworking, reliable, and possess excellent communication & inter personal skills. In return you will be awarded a competitive salary, variety within your role, the ability to build upon your existing experience within the profession and the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team.

Key responsibilities:

• Operation of on-site baler
• Operation of telescopic forklift
• Carrying out prestart checks and preventative maintenance on all fixed and mobile plant
• Quality control on outgoing commodities
• Inspections of incoming loads
• Comply with site health and safety rules and procedures
• Wear appropriate PPE
• House keeping
• Any other reasonable requests from management

Essential Criteria:

• Experience working with balers
• A full clean driving licence
• Must have valid licence and experience in operating a telescopic forklift
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work as a part of a team and follow the given instructions
• Good time keeper
• Good knowledge of preventative maintenance

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience working in a waste/ recycling environment
• Telescopic forklift license

Closing date for applications is: Friday 23rd October 2026.

This job description should not be regarded as conclusive or definite. It is a guideline within which the individual jobholder works. It is not intended to be rigid or inflexible and may alter as the Company’s strategic direction changes.