Loading Shovel Driver

Smart Solutions Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Loading Shovel Driver in Derby. The role involves operating a loading shovel to load and tip materials and ensuring health and safety standards are met. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience and a valid loading shovel licence is preferred. This full-time position offers guaranteed hours and training provisions. Applicants should be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Benefits

Guaranteed hours available

Paid holiday

Dedicated account manager

Provision of training and PPE

Qualifications

• Valid wheeled loading shovel licence preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience operating a loading shovel required.
• Previous experience in a waste and recycling environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Operate a loading shovel to load and tip material onto collection vehicles.
• Load vehicles such as dump trucks and shredders.
• Maintain mobile plant by greasing and cleaning as required.
• Work safely outdoors in all weather conditions.

Skills

Operate a loading shovel

Adaptability to dynamic environments

Ability to work outdoors

Job description

Overview

• Job Title: Loading Shovel Driver
• Location: Derby, DE65 (Etwall and Ufton, CV33 areas)
• Pay: £15.30 per hour
• Job Type: Full-time

Schedule

• Monday – Friday 07:00 – 17:00 (47.5 hours). Optional Saturday (07:00 – 16:00) or Sunday (08:00 – 16:00) shifts as required.

Responsibilities

The role involves operating a loading shovel to perform a variety of tasks, including tipping and loading of vehicles outside in all weather conditions. Drive a loading shovel to transport materials within the facility and ensure health and safety standards are met.

• Operate a loading shovel to load and tip material onto collection vehicles.
• Load vehicles such as dump trucks, shredders, screeners, and other composting process equipment.
• Maintain mobile plant by greasing and cleaning as required.
• Work safely outdoors in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Valid wheeled loading shovel licence (preferred).
• Minimum 1 year experience operating a loading shovel (required).
• Previous experience in a waste and recycling industrial environment is an advantage.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a fast‑paced, dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Benefits

• Guaranteed hours available.
• Paid holiday.
• Dedicated account manager to support you.
• Provision of training and PPE to ensure safety and efficiency.

How to Apply

If the role of Loading Shovel Driver is the right fit for you, apply now and a member of the Smart Team will contact you to discuss the role in more detail.