Loading Shovel Operative

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

Job summary

A leading mining company in Ellington is looking for a skilled plant operator to handle machinery for mineral extraction and maintenance. This role includes responsibilities such as performing daily checks, reporting defects via an app, and logging production data. Candidates should hold relevant operator licenses and have strong communication skills. A flexible work schedule is required, with benefits including a pension plan and performance bonuses. Training and progression opportunities are also offered.

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

Qualifications

• Relevant plant operator licences required.
• Excellent communication skills for team interaction.
• Ability to approach tasks methodically and flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant and machinery for mineral retrieval.
• Conduct daily and weekly maintenance checks.
• Report defects using the R2C app.
• Log production data and ensure accuracy in documentation.

Skills

Relevant plant operator licences

Excellent communication skills

Ability to be methodical and flexible in approach to tasks

Pro-active team member

Use of mobile phone apps

Job description

Responsibilities

• Operate plant and machinery to assist with the retrieval of minerals and profiling of ground to the required level.
• Carry out daily/weekly maintenance checks of the mobile & fixed plant to the necessary standard.
• Perform the required maintenance tasks on mobile & fixed plant, including greasing and keeping equipment clean.
• Report any defects noted to site management/workshop using the R2C app.
• Dispatch and control the quality of product.
• Follow plant GPS to alter ground to required levels.
• Carry out any other duties relating to the quarry as requested by a supervisor/manager.
• Accurately record working hours on timesheets; submit weekly.
• Log all production data, plant stoppages, breakdowns, and ensure logs are documented correctly.
• Inform quarry management of any materials deemed unsuitable for production.
• Understand company procedures for breakdowns to act swiftly and minimise downtime.
• Highlight any training requirements to line management, especially for legislative minimum requirements.
• Conduct oneself in a manner that does not endanger oneself or others.
• Act professionally at all times as an ambassador of Mick George Group.
• Maintain a good standard of site cleanliness to minimise potential hazards.
• Regularly be in contact with site management.

Required Qualifications & Skills

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

Desirable

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

Compensation & Working Hours

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

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.