Loader Shovel Driver

Adore Recruitment Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Loading Shovel Driver to work in a busy waste management facility in Brighton. The role involves operating a loading shovel for waste movement, ensuring safety compliance and productivity targets. Candidates must have a valid loading shovel license and experience in a similar environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Loading Shovel license required.
• Experience in waste or recycling environments needed.
• Good knowledge of safety procedures and equipment checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate a loading shovel to manage waste materials.
• Maintain loading areas and perform equipment checks.
• Complete paperwork and use site systems for recording.

Skills

Valid Loading Shovel license

Proven experience operating a loading shovel

Knowledge of site safety procedures

Ability to work under pressure

Reliable and flexible

Tools

Wheeled Loading Shovel

360 Excavator

Telehandler

Job description

Job Overview:
We are currently recruiting an experienced Loading Shovel Driver to work at a busy waste management and recycling facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of waste materials using a wheeled loading shovel, ensuring the smooth running of operations on-site.
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Key Responsibilities:
• Operate a loading shovel to load and move waste materials, including general waste, recyclables, and aggregates.
• Supply material to the processing lines and load outgoing vehicles as required.
• Maintain loading areas by regularly removing build-up and keeping the site tidy.
• Perform daily equipment checks and report any faults or maintenance needs.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental guidelines on-site.
• Work closely with the operations team to meet productivity targets.
• Accurately complete any relevant paperwork or use site systems to record material movement.
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Requirements:
• Valid Loading Shovel license (e.g., NPORS, CPCS, or in-house certificate with proof of competency).
• Proven experience operating a loading shovel in a waste, recycling, or similar industrial environment.
• Good knowledge of site safety procedures and equipment checks.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, flexible, and a good team player.
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Desirable:
• Experience with other plant machinery (e.g., 360 Excavator, Telehandler).
• Manual handling or First Aid training.
• Awareness of environmental regulations in waste handling.