Loading Shovel

The Best Connection are currently recruiting for
- Bulk Side Operator / Loading Shovel Operator

Flixborough Industrial | Manufacturing

£13.00 per hour | Guaranteed 48 hrs/week

Overtime: £19.50 per hour after 48 hrs

12‑Hour Shifts (Days & Nights), Monday-Thursday
- Fridays OFF!

Looking for a role with solid pay, long weekends, and guaranteed hours every week?

Do you enjoy hands‑on work, operating machinery, and being part of a fast‑paced, high‑performing team?

We are recruiting for a safety‑focused Bulk Side Operator to join a busy manufacturing site at Flixborough Industrial, working 12‑hour shifts Monday to Thursday - with every Friday off.

• Safely operate the loading shovel & mobile plant (with daily checks)
• Keep raw materials flowing efficiently to production lines
• Work to production targets while maintaining strict safety & PPE standards
• Receive deliveries, input data into SAP, and manage stock movement
• Support quality checks, correct labelling, and safe unloading
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping
• Assist with troubleshooting, maintenance, and improvements
• Communicate effectively and ensure smooth shift handovers

• Valid, in-date Loading Shovel Licence (ESSENTIAL)
• Strong awareness of health & safety procedures
• Previous mobile plant experience (advantageous)
• Good communication & problem‑solving skills
• A proactive, team‑focused attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop

• £13.00 per hour
• Guaranteed 48 hours per week
• £19.50 per hour overtime after 48 hours
• 12-hour shifts (days & nights)
• Monday to Thursday only
• Every Friday off
• PPE provided (industrial environment)

• Long weekends every single week
• Guaranteed full‑time earnings
• Supportive, hands‑on team environment
• Training & development opportunities
• A role where your contribution truly matters

We’d love to hear from you!

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.