Loader Operator

Personnel Placements; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 15,061,000 - 19,278,000; Full time

Job summary

Personnel Placements is seeking an experienced Loader Operator to join our team at a fertiliser screening plant on a fixed-term contract starting late August for about 6-8 weeks, with potential extension.

The role involves operating a Hyundai HL770 17-tonne front-end loader, feeding the plant, moving stockpiled product, and performing daily pre-start checks in a busy production setting. Full-time day shift with a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating front-end loaders (prefer large loaders).
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Reliable, hardworking, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Hyundai HL770 17-tonne front-end loader.
• Feed the fertiliser screening plant to keep production running.
• Move and stockpile screened fertiliser product.

Skills

Front-end loader operation

Health and safety awareness

Tools

Hyundai HL770

Job description

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Loader Operator

We’re looking for an experienced Loader Operator to join our team at our fertiliser screening plant for a fixed-term contract starting late August for approx 6-8 weeks. There is a possibility of this being extended.

This is a full-time day shift role operating a Hyundai HL770 17-tonne front-end loader. If you’re confident behind the wheel of large loaders, enjoy keeping production moving, and don’t mind getting stuck in, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Operating a Hyundai HL770 17-tonne front-end loader.
• Feeding the fertiliser screening plant to keep production running smoothly.
• Moving and stockpiling screened fertiliser product.
• Carrying out daily pre-start checks and reporting any maintenance issues.
• Keeping the work area clean, tidy, and safe.
• Working as part of a small team to meet daily production targets.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience operating front-end loaders (experience on large loaders is preferred).
• A strong commitment to health and safety.
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work independently.
• A positive attitude and good communication skills.
• Experience in fertiliser, agriculture, quarrying, or a similar production environment is an advantage.

What we offer

• Fixed-term, full-time day shift position.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Supportive team environment.
• Well-maintained equipment.
• An opportunity to work with an experienced crew in a busy production environment.

If you’re an experienced loader operator looking for a fixed-term opportunity and are ready to hit the ground running, we’d like to hear from you.

Pre-employment drug testing and Ministry of Justice background checks to be done. Please note that we are not an accredited mployer and as such we cannot offer sponsorship.