Yard Maintenance Operative

With over 55 years’ experience in the logistics industry, McCulla Ireland is one of the country’s leading providers of ambient, chilled, and frozen logistics solutions throughout Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Europe.

We currently have Operating Centres across Northern Ireland and Ireland, with further plans for expansion. McCulla has over 300 employees working across our Transport, Warehousing, Customs, and Green Bioenergy Operations. There is an ever-growing modern fleet consisting of over 120 vehicles and 200 trailers operating our just-in-time service with environmental sustainability at the forefront of everything we do, making us unique in the market for our customers.

We are looking to recruit a Yard Maintenance Operative to join our team in Lisburn. This role combines core yard maintenance responsibilities with essential driving duties to support our transport and fleet operations. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of the McCulla team.

The Person

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking individual who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised working environment. A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to carry out a range of manual and driving duties are key to succeeding in this role. Yard maintenance involves keeping outdoor operational areas clean, safe, and efficient, alongside assisting our fleet team with driving duties and vehicle presentations.

Key Responsibilities

• Vehicle & Trailer Duties:

  • Transporting trailers for PSV / MOT testing and scheduled maintenance.

  • Shunting trailers and moving fleet vehicles around the yard as required.

  • Trailer and equipment cleaning.

• Yard Maintenance & Upkeep:

  • General cleaning and maintenance of all yard areas.

  • Litter picking and waste management.

  • Grass cutting, groundskeeping, and weeding.

  • Power washing and hosing surfaces.

  • Keeping walkways, emergency exits, and vehicle routes clear of obstructions and hazards.

  • Identifying and reporting hazards or safety issues to management.

Essential Criteria

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) HGV Licence with up-to-date Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.

• Experience in operating C+E vehicles and handling trailers safely.

• High attention to detail and awareness of workplace health & safety practices.

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Good time management, teamwork, and reliability.

• Physical fitness to undertake manual maintenance tasks.

Desirable Criteria

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift License.

Terms & Conditions

• Location:
  
  5 Altona Road, Blaris Industrial Estate, Lisburn, BT27 5QB
  .

• Position Type:
  Full-Time, Permanent.

• Rate of Pay: £17.00 per hour.

• Working Hours:
  
  Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (1 hour lunch). Weekend overtime available if required.

Company Benefits

• Training and development opportunities.

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement.

• Matched employee/employer pension contribution.

• Life and death-in-service insurance.

• Additional company benefits package.

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.

• Must possess a valid driving license suitable for transporting and shunting trailers (e.g., Category CE or C+E license).
• Must be willing and able to perform a range of manual duties, including general cleaning, groundskeeping, power washing, and waste management.
• Must be able to identify and report hazards or safety issues to management.

• A reliable and hardworking individual.
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised working environment.
• Willingness to carry out a range of manual and driving duties.

• Cleaning Skills
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Initiative
• Team working
• Lorry Driving