Heavy Equipment Operator

Walsh Waste & Recycling is seeking an experienced and safety conscious Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF).

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with experience operating heavy plant machinery in the waste, recycling, construction or industrial sectors. You will play a vital role in the safe and efficient movement, segregation and loading of waste materials, helping to maximise recycling and resource recovery operations.

Reporting to the Solid Waste Operations Manager, you will work as part of a dedicated team responsible for processing incoming and outgoing waste materials in a fast-paced operational environment.

About The Role

• Operate materials handlers equipped with sorting grabs to segregate incoming waste materials into designated stockpiles.
• Load walking floor trailers, trucks and other transport vehicles with outgoing waste and recyclable materials using materials handlers and loading shovels.
• Supply and maintain material flow to sorting lines to support efficient waste segregation operations.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and operate machinery safely in accordance with company procedures and health & safety regulations.
• Work closely with supervisors and site management to ensure operational targets, productivity requirements and quality standards are achieved.

Required Criteria

• 1 to 3 plus years’ experience in the Waste & Recycling or Construction Industry.

Skills Needed

About The Company

Guided by our mission to grow sustainably and equitably, we are committed to delivering innovative, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective services. We continuously invest in our people, embrace cutting-edge technologies, and promote a circular economy through waste reduction, reuse, and recycling—while maintaining exceptional customer care.

Sustainability Highlights

• Achieved a 50% reduction in CO₂ emissions.

• Improved collection route efficiency by 20%.

• Transitioning our entire fleet of cars and vans to Electric Vehicles.

• Committed to planting 50,000 trees to offset operational emissions.

• Purchasing 100% renewable electricity for our operations.

• Expanding our renewable energy capacity with solar panels on office rooftops.

We strive to be recognised not only for our reliability and flexibility but also as a leader in sustainable waste management. Our goal is to set the standard in the industry through forward-thinking solutions that benefit our employees, our customers, and the environment.

Company Culture

At Walsh Waste & Recycling, the company fosters a welcoming and friendly culture where staff members from diverse backgrounds collaborate to deliver high-quality customer service. The company invests in continuous employee development and training to maintain these standards. Based in Oranmore, all company departments operate from the same site, which is close to local amenities and only a 2-minute drive from the M6 motorway. Whether in the office, yard, garage, or on the road, Walsh Waste & Recycling ensures staff have the best equipment to perform their jobs effectively. The vehicle fleet is regularly upgraded and well-maintained in the on-site garage, and the office spaces are newly refurbished with modern equipment and energy efficiencies to reduce environmental impact.

Company Benefits

Benefits:

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Employee Referral Bonus Scheme.

• Social Events – Christmas, Summer BBQ, Sports.

• Discounted rates on skip hire.

• Increase Annual Bonus based on length of service.

• Increase Annual Leave based on length of service.

Vacation, Paid time off, Performance bonuses, Employee discounts, Referral bonus, Long service recognition, Social Opportunities, Progression opportunities, Long service awards

Salary

Not disclosed