Job Description

Closing Date: 16th October 2025, 5 pm


Ref: MO/10/25


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Salary: 14.57 per hour
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Location: Mallusk
Contract:

JOB VACANCY

MACHINE OPERATIVE

Full time / Permanent / Ref: MO/10/25

Location:

9-10b Building 4 Central Park, Mallusk

Shifts

: to be discussed at interview



Monday to Friday (inc. Saturdays, when required)





We are looking to appoint

Machine Operative

for the rotational day shift, in our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), at our RiverRidge site in

Mallusk.

Roles & Responsibilities

Operating various machines within the MRF to include mobile machinery such as forklifts and Loading Shovels.

Report immediately any issues with Machines to MRF Supervisor / Operations Manager

Ensure compliance with statutory and company obligations, & Health & Safety standards are maintained at all times.

Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times

Ensure all Machines on site comply with the relevant H&S standards and company standard operating procedures.

Ensuring the facility & its' equipment is kept clean and tidy, with importance placed on housekeeping/cleaning throughout the shift (will include working at height)

Any other duties as delegated by the MRF Supervisor / Operations Manager.

Essential Criteria


Must have a valid licence and experience of operating

one

of the following machines: Telescopic Forklift, Digger or Loading shovel*


Good organisational skills

Good communication skills - both written and verbal

Ability to work well on own initiative

Be self-motivated

Ability to work well with others

Flexible approach to work hours

Desirable Criteria

Previous experience working in the Waste industry

What We Offer!


Competitive Hourly Rate -

14.57 per hr (15% hourly premium for hours worked between 11pm & 6am)

Overtime rate available

Annual bonus (subject to achieving set KPIs)

28 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Free parking

Cash Health Benefit Scheme

Must be able to provide documentation to confirm your eligibility to work in the UK

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the Company application form outlining how you meet the essential criteria and return via POST to Recruitment, RiverRidge, 62-66 Duncrue Street, Belfast, BT3 9AR or by EMAIL to

recruitment@riverridge.co.uk

no later than

5.00pm on Thursday 16

th

October 2025

In the event of a large number of applications we reserve the right to enhance our selection criteria at the short-listing stage.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer

How to Apply?

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If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the Company application form, outlining how you meet the criteria and return by EMAIL to recruitment@riverridge.co.uk before 16th October 2025, 5 pm.