Loading Shovel Driver

Altera Recruitment Group Ltd; Theddingworth; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Plant Operator for their client's operational team in Leicestershire. The role involves operating mobile plant machinery, managing biomass fuel, and ensuring safe handling. The position offers a competitive annual salary of £30,000, a stable shift pattern, and opportunities for ongoing training. Ideal candidates will have experience operating loading shovels and a valid UK driving licence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Stable shift pattern

Ongoing safety and operational training

Secure long-term employment

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating a loading shovel.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to personal transport.
• Strong understanding of site safety and operational compliance.
• Team-oriented with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate loading shovels and mobile machinery.
• Conduct and document daily pre-use checks.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks.
• Manage biomass fuel levels effectively.
• Complete shift handovers and ensure smooth transitions.

Skills

Operating a loading shovel

Understanding of site safety and compliance

Excellent communication

Reliability

Education

Recognised qualification (CPCS, NPORS, or equivalent)

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Telehandler

Job description

Overview

Plant Operator

Altera Recruitment is in search of a skilled Plant Operator to join their clients operational team in Leicestershire. The position of a Plant Operator plays a vital role in maintaining the smooth flow of biomass fuel across the site, ensuring safe and efficient handling of materials within the fuel hall and surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate loading shovels and other mobile plant machinery in accordance with site health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Conduct and document daily pre-use checks, promptly reporting any defects or near-misses to site management.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as greasing, cleaning, and refuelling of plant vehicles.
• Manage biomass fuel levels and ensure the fuel hall, yard, and weighbridge areas remain clean and orderly.
• Complete effective shift handovers and support the smooth transition of operations between shifts.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience operating a loading shovel, supported by a recognised qualification (CPCS, NPORS, or equivalent).
• Valid UK driving licence and access to personal transport.
• Strong understanding of site safety, operational compliance, and environmental best practice.
• Team-oriented approach with excellent communication and reliability.
• Counterbalance forklift and telehandler experience is advantageous but not essential.

What7s on Offer

• Competitive annual salary of £30,000.
• Stable shift pattern offering a balanced work-life schedule (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off).
• Opportunity to contribute to a sustainable energy facility supporting the UK's renewable energy goals.
• Supportive team culture with ongoing safety and operational training.
• Secure long-term employment within a growing and environmentally responsible organisation.

To apply or learn more about this opportunity, please contact Altera Recruitment Group