Job description: Position: Total Waste Management Operator Location: Craigavon - Based at Almac Global Headquarters as McQuillan Environmental Employee Responsible to: McQuillans Hazardous Operations Manager / Almac Waste Manager Contract type: Full-time, permanent Salary: Hourly Paid / Competitive Working hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:00 (45min break) Why work for McQuillan Companies? McQuillan Companies, a family-run business in Northern Ireland, offers a diverse range of services including roadworks, civil engineering, demolition, quarrying, waste management, outdoor cleaning, and analytical chemistry. If you're seeking a career in a growing company with a dynamic environment and great benefits, McQuillan Companies is for you. We value all perspectives and create a supportive space where people thrive McQuillan Environmental is one of Northern Irelands leading waste management companies, providing recycling and hazardous waste management to the regions leading companies throughout GB & ROI. We are a multi-site waste and resource management organisation serving all industrial and public sectors including hospitality, retail, manufacturing, construction and pharmaceutical to meet their sustainability and legislative commitments. We ensure that Sustainability is at the core of our waste management practices and as we move into the Circular Economy, we offer tailored solutions to support all our customers Corporate Social Responsibility requirements. We offer a range of benefits including: Competitive salaries and overtime (where applicable) An excellent employee pension scheme 30 days of annual leave Working as a part of a dynamic group of professionals who excel at maintaining regulatory standards while fostering a supportive and welcoming environment Excellent development, learning and training opportunities Participation in a range of team building activities Employee Initiatives (Social & Fundraising activities) Overall objectives We seek to appoint a Total Waste Management Operator to join our busy and expanding team within McQuillan Environmental. If you are looking for a career opportunity within a growing business that includes a range of benefits, in a dynamic and engaging working environment then McQuillan Companies is the place for you. This role will require someone with a 'can do' attitude who is willing to work within a busy team. The successful candidate will report to McQuillan Environmental Hazardous Waste Operations Manager and daily tasks will be set by the Almac Waste Manager. They must be hardworking, reliable, and possess excellent communication & interpersonal skills. In return you will be awarded a competitive salary, variety within your role, the ability to build upon your existing experience within the profession and the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team. Key responsibilities: Working at our clients site based in Craigavon the applicant will ensure the safe and efficient waste management system on site to include: Ensuring site housekeeping Interacting with client and adhering to all their site rules Loading of all vehicles for onward disposal. Includes skip receptacles and trailers Sorting waste materials for bailing / compacting Operation of forklift truck Preparation for service operations and collections. Booking skip and waste collections from the site with McQuillan Operations office. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post holder The post holder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager/s The post holder will actively follow McQuillan Company policies including Equal Opportunities policies The post holder will maintain an awareness and observation of Fire and Health & Safety Regulations Essential Criteria: Ability to work in a team and take and follow instruction Ability to complete manual labour task with mechanical aids as appropriate. Waste experience or knowledge desirable. A full clean driving licence Desirable Criteria: Forklift Licence 2 years experience in an industrial setting are essential Basic chemical knowledge in terms of qualification or experience in handling chemicals / COSHH. Closing date for applications is: Monday 22nd September 2025. This job description should not be regarded as conclusive or definite. It is a guideline within which the individual jobholder works. It is not intended to be rigid or inflexible and may alter as the Companys strategic direction changes. Skills: Excellent communication skills Attention to detail Excellent time management Organisational skills Ability to work on own initiative Pro-Active approach Good Report writing skills Benefits: Competitive salaries An employee health scheme An excellent employee pension scheme 31 days of annual leave Sevice milestones L&D opportunities