Heavy Plant Operatives

Ashton Recruitment Ltd.; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Pension and holiday contributions

PPE provided

Job summary

Ashton Recruitment is currently recruiting Heavy Plant Operators for our clients based in Belfast Harbour. The roles include Excavator Drivers, Crane Operators, Dumper Drivers, Loading Shovel Operators and Telehandlers, with training available for other machinery.

Location: Belfast. Duration: Temporary to Permanent, with progression based on performance, timekeeping and attendance. Rate: £16 per hour, overtime £21 per hour after 44 hours. Hours: 4 days a week; overtime possible at weekends.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience driving and valid tickets for loading shovels, excavators, dumper drivers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in loading and unloading materials.
• Drive various machinery as required.
• Assist in movement of goods and operate safely to meet deadlines.
• Work according to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Heavy machinery experience

Valid tickets

Job description

Ashton Recruitment is currently recruiting Heavy Plant Operatives for our clients based in Belfast Harbour. Ideally our clients are recruiting for Excavator Drivers, Crane Operators, Dumper Drivers, Loading Shovel Operators, and Telehandlers. If you have previous experience in one of the relevant machinery our client will be able to offer further training for other machinery.

Position: Heavy Plant Operators

Location: Belfast

Duration: Temporary to Permanent (permanent positions available dependant on Performance, Timekeeping & Attendance)

Rate of Pay: £16 per hour

Overtime: £21 per hour paid after 44 hours

Hours of Work: 4 Days completed between Monday to Friday.

Applicants would need to be flexible with client working hours as they may be required to work overtime at weekends or during busy periods

Benefits: Free on-site car parking, over time available, pension and holiday contributions, PPE Supplied

Duties will include (but not be limited to):

• Assisting the loading and unloading of materials
• Driving various machinery
• Assisting in the movement of goods
• Working in a safe and timely fashion to ensure all deadlines are met
• Working in accordance with health and safety regulations
• Great training opportunities
• All other labouring and cleaning duties as required.

Essential Criteria:

2 Years' Experience driving and valid tickets for any of the following:

• Loading Shovels
• Excavators
• Dumper Drivers

Note: Our client will supply PPE (Not including Safety Boots) and undertake Drug & Alcohol Tests unannounced.