Yard Operative - Duncrue, Belfast

Location: Belfast,
Salary:
Hours: Mon- Fri 7:30am - 4:30pm Full-Time | Permanent

We are currently recruiting for a Yard Operative to join a busy and fast-paced waste and recycling operation based in Duncrue, Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with forklift and reach truck experience looking to join a growing company with long-term career opportunities.
The successful candidate will support daily yard operations, safely handling and moving materials while maintaining high standards of health, safety, and housekeeping across site.

Key Duties

• Loading, unloading, and moving materials across the yard
• Operating forklift trucks and reach trucks safely
• Supporting waste segregation and storage activities
• Assisting with chemical and hazardous waste handling procedures
• Carrying out daily equipment and vehicle safety checks
• Maintaining clean, safe, and organised working areas
• Reporting hazards, defects, spills, and unsafe conditions
• Supporting operational teams with general yard duties

Essential Requirements

• Valid Forklift Truck Licence
• Reach Truck Licence (6m boom or above)
• Previous experience in a yard, industrial, warehouse, or waste environment
• Strong awareness of health & safety procedures
• Reliable with excellent timekeeping and attendance
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Comfortable working around chemicals and hazardous materials

Desirable

• Experience within waste, recycling, or industrial sectors
• Additional plant or machinery licences
• Health & Safety qualifications/training

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Lifestyle & leisure discounts
• Life insurance
• Bike2Work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

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