Loading Shovel Driver

Partnership Recruiting; Ormiston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Partnership Recruiting currently seeks a Volvo Loading Shovel Driver to support production by safely moving heavy materials around the factory and yard. You will load, unload, and transport materials and keep a steady supply to production lines.

Responsibilities include daily machine inspections, reporting defects, and assisting with vehicle loading. A strong health and safety focus and prior experience with heavy plant are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a Volvo Loading Shovel or similar heavy plant machinery.
• A valid Loading Shovel or Plant Operator ticket (or equivalent).
• Experience in sawmills, quarries, recycling, construction, or similar heavy industrial settings.
• Strong awareness of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Volvo Loading Shovel and associated plant equipment.
• Load, unload and transport heavy mante rial s across the site.
• Maintain a consistent supply of materials to support production.
• Complete daily machine inspections and report any defects.
• Assist with loading and unloading vehicles.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and health & safety standards.

Skills

Volvo Loading Shovel operation

Health and Safety awareness

Forklifts/Telehandlers experience

Education

Plant Operator ticket / Loading Shovel ticket

Job description

As a Volvo Loading Shovel Driver you'll play a key role in keeping production running efficiently by safely moving heavy materials throughout the factory and yard areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Volvo Loading Shovel and associated plant equipment.


• Load, unload and transport heavy manterials across the site.


• Maintain a consistent supply of materials to support production.


• Complete daily machine inspections and report any defects.


• Assist with loading and unloading vehicles.


• Maintain excellent housekeeping and health & safety standards.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience operating a Volvo Loading Shovel or similar heavy plant machinery.


• A valid Loading Shovel or Plant Operator ticket (or equivalent).


• Experience within a sawmill, quarry, recycling, construction or other heavy industrial environment.


• A strong awareness of health and safety.

Experience operating other plant machinery such as forklifts, telehandlers or tractors would be advantageous but isn't essential.