Loading Shovel Driver – Waste Management

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.