Loading Shovel Driver Nights

Smart Solutions; Ancaster; On-site; GBP 44,083,000 - 52,349,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate starts

Mon-Fri schedule

Full-time ongoing work

Supportive environment

Growth opportunity

Job summary

Smart Solutions are seeking an experienced Loading Shovel Driver to join our client at a busy waste recycling facility near Grantham. Location is Barkston Heath, Ancaster.

Pay rate is £17 per hour with Monday to Friday shifts from 18:00 to 04:00, offering full-time ongoing work and immediate starts. The role involves supporting shredding and screening processes, moving materials safely around the yard, and performing routine pre-start checks.

Qualifications

• Valid Loading Shovel licence (essential).
• Previous experience operating a Loading Shovel within waste, recycling, aggregates, quarrying, or a similar industry.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work independently.
• A proactive attitude with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Operating a Loading Shovel safely and efficiently.
• Feeding green waste materials into shredders.
• Managing screening operations and maintaining material flow across the site.
• Stockpiling and moving materials as required.
• Carrying out daily pre-start checks and basic machine inspections.
• Reporting any defects or maintenance requirements.
• Following all site health and safety procedures.
• Assisting with general site duties where required.

Skills

Shovel operation

Health & safety

Independent worker

Proactive attitude

Reliability

Job description

Loading Shovel Driver

Location: Barkston Heath, Ancaster, NG32 3QF near Grantham
Pay Rate: £17 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 18:00 pm –4 am

About the Role

Smart Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Loading Shovel Driver to join our client at their busy waste recycling facility near Grantham.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure ongoing, full-time work with a well-established recycling operation. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the site's shredding and screening processes while ensuring materials are moved safely and efficiently around the yard.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a Loading Shovel safely and efficiently.
• Feeding green waste materials into shredders.
• Managing screening operations and maintaining material flow across the site.
• Stockpiling and moving materials as required.
• Carrying out daily pre-start checks and basic machine inspections.
• Reporting any defects or maintenance requirements.
• Following all site health and safety procedures.
• Assisting with general site duties where required.

Requirements

• Valid Loading Shovel licence (essential).
• Previous experience operating a Loading Shovel within waste, recycling, aggregates, quarrying, or a similar industry.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work independently.
• A proactive attitude with a strong work ethic.

Benefits

• £17.00 per hour.
• Weekly pay.
• Full-time, ongoing work.
• Immediate starts available.
• Monday to Friday working pattern – weekends free.
• Supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to join a growing and established recycling operation.

Work Location: In person