General Operative, AD Plant

• Telehandler / Forklift / Loading Shovel Tickets

McCulla (Ireland) Ltd, Blaris Industrial Estate, 5 Altona Road

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.

• £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.

• 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

Manufacturing / Production

Innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do at McCulla Ireland. We invest in modern facilities, advanced systems and a high-performing fleet to ensure reliability, efficiency and full supply chain visibility for our customers. Our integrated approach allows us to maintain control at every stage, consistently delivering high standards of service.

As we continue to grow, we are focused on building a team that shares our drive and ambition. We offer opportunities to develop skills, progress careers and be part of a forward-thinking business that values teamwork, accountability and delivering results.

At McCulla Ireland, we live by our motto:
Be More. Deliver More. Expect More. We know every customer is different, so we focus on delivering flexible, tailored solutions that work, from independent retailers and restaurants to major retail, hospitality and manufacturing brands. Our goal is simple: to take the pressure off our customers and become a seamless extension of their operations.

We are equally committed to our people. From day one, we aim to create a supportive, inclusive environment where employees feel valued and able to grow. We believe that when our team thrives, our business and our customers do too.

• 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

Tuesday 13th October, 2026

fulltime

From £14.00 Hourly to £14.50 Hourly