Loading Shovel Driver

Multi Trades Recruitment is looking for an experienced Loading Shovel Driver to begin work for a well-established energy and waste processing site.

About the Role:

You will be working a 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off shift pattern , ensuring the safe movement and manoeuvring of vehicles on site, while managing biomass fuel levels within the fuel hall and maintaining high housekeeping standards across the site.

Shift Pattern: 2 Days / 2 Nights / 4 Off

Days - 06:00-18:00

Nights--18:00-06:00
Location: Site-based
Start: ASAP
Pay Rate: 13.97 PAYE - 16.00 CIS

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate mobile plant, including loading shovel
• Manage and maintain biomass fuel levels within the fuel hall
• Ensure safe vehicle movements across the fuel yard and weighbridge
• Complete pre-shift checks and documentation (reporting any defects to the Shift Team Leader)
• Carry out daily maintenance including greasing and cleaning of plant
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the plant, fuel yard and weighbridge
• Empty tip skips and dust bags
• Take and record fuel samples
• Refuel site vehicles as required
• Report any defects, damages, near misses or H&S breaches immediately
• Conduct thorough shift handovers to the next Loading Shovel Driver
• Work in line with company Health & Safety and environmental policies at all times

About You:

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience operating a Loading Shovel
• CPCS, NPORS or equivalent certification (preferred)
• Full UK driving licence and own transport
• Strong understanding of site safety procedures
• Ability to complete documentation accurately

Desirable:

• Counterbalance Forklift experience
• Telehandler experience
• Experience loading and unloading HGV vehicles

Personal Attributes:

• Strong team player
• Flexible and reliable
• Safety-focused mindset
• Proactive and organised

Please apply with your CV and call Matt on (phone number removed)

Job Type: Full-time

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