Job Title: Loading Shovel Driver – Waste Management
Location: Colchester
Salary: £13.00ph
Job Type: Temporary – 4 week booking
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 7.00am till 4pm
Job Overview:
We are currently recruiting an experienced Loading Shovel Driver to work at a busy waste management and recycling facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of waste materials using a wheeled loading shovel, ensuring the smooth running of operations on-site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate a loading shovel to load and move waste materials, including general waste, recyclables, and aggregates.
- Supply material to the processing lines and load outgoing vehicles as required.
- Maintain loading areas by regularly removing build-up and keeping the site tidy.
- Perform daily equipment checks and report any faults or maintenance needs.
- Follow all health, safety, and environmental guidelines on-site.
- Work closely with the operations team to meet productivity targets.
- Accurately complete any relevant paperwork or use site systems to record material movement.
Requirements:
- Valid Loading Shovel license (e.g., NPORS, CPCS, or in-house certificate with proof of competency).
- Proven experience operating a loading shovel in a waste, recycling, or similar industrial environment.
- Good knowledge of site safety procedures and equipment checks.
- Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
- Reliable, flexible, and a good team player.
Desirable:
- Experience with other plant machinery (e.g., 360 Excavator, Telehandler).
- Manual handling or First Aid training.
- Awareness of environmental regulations in waste handling.
