General Operative, AD Plant
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Manufacturing / Production
Forklift Operator, Operations Management, Food Production, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
General Operative, AD Plant General Operative – Food Waste AD Plant
Location:
Lisburn, Altona Industrial Estate
Shift Pattern:
Monday
- Friday
Hours of work:
Mon (06:30 - 15:30), Tues
- Friday (07:30-16.30)
Reports to:
Operations Supervisor / Plant Manager
We are looking for a General Operative to join our team at our food waste Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant. This is a key frontline role in a continuous process environment, responsible for safely and efficiently operating the plant, maximising biogas and power output, and maintaining high standards of safety, environmental compliance, and housekeeping.
What We Offer£14.00 - £14.50 hourly rate.
Shift Pattern:
Monday
- Friday. Hours of work:
Mon (06:30 - 15:30), Tues
- Friday (07:30-16.30) dayshift.
Training and development, with opportunities to broaden skills across operations and maintenance.
Matched employee / employer pension
Life Insurance
The opportunity to be part of a growing, sustainable industry turning food waste into renewable energy.
About the role- Operate forklift to unload and move materials
- Power washing machinery and dolavs
- Maintain yard cleanliness
- Experience in similar experience
- Valid counterbalance forklift licence
- Strong health, safety and environmental awareness.
- Good communication, teamwork
- Desirable: AD/biogas or wastewater experience, relevant qualifications
With 57 years of experience, McCulla Ireland is a leading provider of integrated cold supply chain solutions, specialising in ambient, chilled and frozen logistics. Established in 1969, this second generation family business operates from Lisburn, Mallusk and Dublin, delivering flexible services across the UK, Ireland and Europe.
Offering end-to-end solutions, from collection and storage to picking and distribution, McCulla combines a modern fleet with advanced technology to ensure transparency and efficiency. A leader in sustainable transport, the company runs a bio-methane powered fleet.
Recent awards include National/International Haulier of the Year (2024 & 2025), Trailer Fleet of the Year (2024) and Temperature Controlled Storage Operator.
Required Criteria- Experience in a process plant environment
- Hands-on mechanical / electrical maintenance skills
- Strong health, safety and environmental awareness
- AD / Biogas / Wastewater work experience
- Relevant qualifications
- Telehandler / Forklift / Loading Shovel Tickets
- Production Operations
- Teamwork
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