General Operative

Staffline Recruitment Ireland, on behalf of our valued client, is seeking a hardworking and reliable General Operative to join their busy recycling and environmental services operation in Limerick. This is a full-time fixed-term position initially for 6 months, with the possibility of extension to a permanent contract.

Organisation

Our client is a well-established environmental and recycling company providing waste management, metal recycling, and industrial support services across Ireland. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and operational excellence, they support a wide range of industrial, commercial, and construction clients through efficient recycling and recovery solutions.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day operations of a busy recycling yard and assist with maintaining safe and efficient site operations.

Site Duties:

• Sort and separate recyclable materials;
• Assist with loading and unloading deliveries and customer vehicles;
• Support stock movement and general yard operations;
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment;
• Operate tools, machinery, and equipment in line with training and safety procedures;
• Identify recyclable materials and remove contaminants where required;
• Follow all Health & Safety and environmental procedures on-site;
• Assist with additional operational duties as required by site management.

Benefits

• Starting pay from €14.50 per hour (depending on experience);
• 40-hour working week with overtime opportunities available;
• Monday to Friday schedule with Saturday overtime available (Overtime paid at time and a half);;
• Monday to Friday: 8:00am - 5:30pm/ Saturday overtime available: 8:00am - 12:30pm
• Opportunity to gain long-term experience within the recycling and environmental sector;
• Supportive and team-focused working environment.

Criteria

• Previous work experience within a yard, recycling, warehouse, construction, manufacturing, or industrial environment;
• Good awareness of Health & Safety procedures;
• Ability to carry out physical duties;
• Forklift, telehandler, or plant machinery experience and/or certificates advantageous;
• Safe Pass and Manual Handling certification desirable;
• Full driving licence preferred.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the criteria, please contact Kimberly de Ruiter on 086 467 2393 or send your CV directly to [email protected]. For further information or questions regarding this role or other opportunities, feel free to get in touch.