This job expired on 17th July 2026
General Operative, AD Plant

General Operative, 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
Overview
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.
What We Offer
· £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.
About this role
Operate forklift to unload and move materials
Power washing machinery and dolavs
Maintain yard cleanliness
Criteria
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
What you will need
Required criteria
- Experience in a process plant environment
- Hands-on mechanical / electrical maintenance skills
- Strong health, safety and environmental awareness
Desired criteria
- AD / Biogas / Wastewater work experience
- Relevant qualifications
- Telehandler / Forklift / Loading Shovel Tickets
Skills needed for this job opportunity
Production Operations
Teamwork





