Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026.
Environmental Operator
Location: Athlone
Hours: 39 hours per week. See additional information below.
Salary: €33705.86 per annum with additional 16.67% shift premium (as applicable)
Business Unit: Almac Sciences Athlone
Open To: Internal Applicants Only
Ref No.: HRJOB12026
The Role
Environmental Operators are tasked with for waste materials movements, effluent testing & discharge, abatement system checks and operation. This ranges from shipments of waste streams; dealing with production/chemists/analysts; operating to the highest ISO standards including the team; completing documentation; and waste disposal were appropriate. All duties are performed following company EHS procedures. Operators are under the supervision of the Environmental Supervisor(s).
Key Requirements
Essential Criteria
· Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) grade C or above, to include Mathematics and English Language
Desirable Criteria
(The following criteria may be applied if a large pool of applicants exists)
· Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) in Science related subject (i.e., Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science, Engineering)
· Previous experience operating a counterbalance fork truck
· Previous experience operating a computerised inventory control system
· Previous experience in a store's environment
· Knowledge and understanding of ISO
Applicants must have eligibility to work in ROI OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time, permanent employment in the ROI.
Additional information
The hours of work will be 39 hours per week. Rotating shift pattern.
The working hours are:
Monday-Thursday 06.30-14:30 and Friday 06:30-13:30
Monday-Thursday 08:00-16:00 and Friday 08:00-15:00
Monday-Thursday 14:15-22:15 and Friday 14:15-21:15
Saturday once a month on overtime.
Apply Now
Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.
Closing Date
We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on 17th November 2026

