- Front End Loading Shovel Operator (Flexi) - Port of Tyne

Hargreaves; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in biomass operations is hiring a Front End Loading Shovel Operator for its facility at the Port of Tyne. The role includes operating heavy machinery to manage biomass handling, ensuring safety and efficiency while supporting team operations. Ideal candidates require an FEL licence and certification, with training options available for skill enhancements.

Qualifications

• Recognised FEL licence (internal site licence/CPCS/NPOR’s etc.).
• IOSHH working safely certification (training provided).
• Experience in Biomass handling is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Loading Biomass into loading hoppers for the rail loading facility.
• Completing relevant paperwork for operations and material movements.
• Maintaining plant and equipment in safe and clean condition.

Skills

Experience in materials handling environments

Understanding of Safe Working Procedures

Education

Recognised FEL licence

IOSHH working safely certification

Job description

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- Front End Loading Shovel Operator (Flexi) - Port of Tyne, Durham

Client: Hargreaves

Location: Port of Tyne, Durham

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: bc3c37af7313

Job Views: 5

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent

HOURS OF WORK: Annualised hours (1816 hours)

SALARY: £34,036.33

CLOSING DATE: 2nd July 2025

A vacancy has arisen for a FEL Operator to join our team within our new Operations and cleaning of a Biomass handling & storage facility contract at the Port of Tyne.

The FEL Operator role exists to move Biomass material on site. Hours of work will depend on vessel schedules.

Hargreaves Industrial Services provides operations and cleaning services to our client at the Port of Tyne Biomass handling facility. We are responsible for the safe movements and handling of Biomass following vessel discharge and the dispatch of loaded rail wagons within the Port.

Responsibilities include:

• Loading Biomass into loading hoppers for the rail loading facility
• Loading Biomass into road lorries
• Secondary loading/movements within the Port boundary
• Supporting movements within the main Biomass store
• Stock management using push-up blades
• Separating different types of materials
• Completing relevant paperwork for operations and material movements
• Maintaining plant and equipment in safe and clean condition
• Understanding of Safe Working Procedures
• Attending meetings or training sessions as required
• Supporting secondary roles such as wagon driving, train loading, and material monitoring (training provided)

Candidate requirements:

• Recognised FEL licence (internal site licence/CPCS/NPOR’s etc.)
• IOSHH working safely certification (training provided)
• Experience in materials handling environments
• Experience in Biomass handling (desirable)
• COMPEX training (desirable, training available)