Heavy Mobile Plant Operator – Ship Loading & Material Handling

S. Norton & Co Ltd; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

S. Norton & Co Ltd is seeking a hands-on Heavy Plant Operator to load/unload materials, feed equipment, and manage ship loading activities in our metal recycling operations.

You will operate 360 material handlers, wheel loaders, and related machinery, perform routine checks, and follow all safety procedures while coordinating with dockside staff. A full driving licence and good numeracy are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of working in a comparable role.
• Proven ability to drive heavy mobile plant.
• Proven ability to load ships and vessels from the dockside.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Good literacy and numeracy.
• NVQ Level 3+ or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials from heavy goods vehicles.
• Feed shredder, shears and balers as directed.
• Load ships in a safe and orderly manner.
• Carry out daily machine start-up and shut-down procedures.
• Carry out daily machine checks and complete checklists.
• Report issues to line managers as required.
• Comply with PPE requirements and company safety procedures.

Skills

Heavy mobile plant driving

Ship loading from dockside

Driving licence

Literacy & numeracy

NVQ Level 3+

Metal recycling experience

Education

NVQ Level 3+ or equivalent

Job description

S. Norton & Co Ltd is seeking a hands-on Heavy Plant Operator to load/unload materials, feed equipment, and manage ship loading activities in our metal recycling operations.

You will operate 360 material handlers, wheel loaders, and related machinery, perform routine checks, and follow all safety procedures while coordinating with dockside staff. A full driving licence and good numeracy are essential.