Loading Shovel Operative

Mick George; Brampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based construction firm is seeking a Loading Shovel Operative/Labourer to join their team in Brampton. The role involves operating plant machinery, performing daily maintenance checks, and adhering to safety and quality standards. Candidates must possess relevant plant operator licenses and strong communication skills. Benefits include a company pension, employee assistance program, and holiday entitlement. This position offers opportunities for internal training and progression within the firm.

Benefits

Company Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

28-Days holiday including bank holidays

Company benefit platform

Cycle to work scheme

PPE provided

Internal training

Qualifications

• Relevant plant operator licences are mandatory.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Ability to approach tasks methodically and flexibly is needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant and machinery for mineral retrieval and profiling.
• Perform maintenance checks on mobile & fixed plant.
• Report defects using the R2C app.
• Control product quality and follow plant GPS.

Skills

Relevant plant operator licences

Excellent communication skills

Methodical and flexible approach

Pro-active team member

Use of mobile phone apps

Job description

Here at the Mick George Group we are currently recruiting a Loading Shovel Operative/Labourer to join the team.

Location: Ellington

Working Hours: Monday - Friday between 6am – 6pm, Saturdays as required. Overtime is available.

Pay: Dependent on experience

Bonus: Performance and Attendance £50 per week

Benefits: Company Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, 28‑Days holiday including bank holidays, Company benefit platform, Cycle to work scheme, PPE provided, Internal training and room for progression.

To operate plant and machinery to assist with the retrieval of minerals and profiling of ground to the required level. Any other duties required in the day to day running of the quarry/landfill as deemed necessary by a site supervisor/manager.

Main Responsibilities

• To carry out daily/weekly maintenance checks of the mobile & fixed plant in their use to the necessary standard.
• To carry out the daily/weekly required maintenance tasks on the mobile & fixed plant in their use consisting of greasing and keeping the equipment clean.
• To report any defects noted to site management/workshop using the R2C app.
• Dispatching and controlling the quality of product
• To be able to follow plant GPS to alter the ground to the required levels.
• To carry out any other duties relating to the Quarry as requested by a supervisor/manager.
• To accurately record their working hours on timesheets and submit on a weekly basis
• To accurately log all production data, plant stoppages, breakdowns, and logs are documented correctly.
• To inform quarry management of any materials that are deemed unsuitable for production.
• To understand the company procedures in relation to breakdowns to be able to act swiftly to minimise downtime.
• To ensure any training requirements are highlighted to line management especially for legislative minimum requirements.
• Conduct themselves in such a way to not endanger themselves or those around them
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times as an ambassador of Mick George Group
• To maintain a good standard of site cleanliness to minimise potential hazards.
• To regularly be in contact with site management.

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Relevant plant operator licences
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to be methodical and flexible in approach to tasks
• A pro‑active team member
• Use of mobile phone apps

Desirable

• Basic computer literacy (use of emails, etc.)

The Mick George Group is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all. The company seeks to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse community at large and values the individual’s contribution irrespective of sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, race, colour, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin.