Yard Operative

  • Reference icon Reference Number: 439622
  • PublishDate iconJob Published: 27/05/2026
  • JobType iconForm of employment: Permanent
  • salaryRate iconSalary: £14 - £14 Per hour
  • type iconJob Type: Full Time

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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