Loading Shovel Operative

FM Conway; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business in the UK is seeking a Loading Shovel Operative to join their Aggregate and Asphalt division. The role involves operating loading shovel equipment, assisting in asphalt production, and ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures. Candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and a valid loading shovel licence. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence and valid loading shovel licence.
• Demonstrable understanding of health and safety legislation.
• Ideally worked in an asphalt or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Operating the loading shovel and mobile plant equipment.
• Assisting with the production of asphalt through loading materials.
• Carrying out daily checks and maintenance on all mobile plant.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Valid loading shovel licence

Understanding of health and safety legislation

Job description

FM Conway is looking to recruit a Loading Shovel Operative to join the Aggregate and Asphalt division based in Heathrow. Working on a four-on-four off rota, you will be entitled to a competitive salary and a range of excellent benefits.

The Loading Shovel Operative Role

As our Loading Shovel Operative you will be involved in a range of tasks relating to the manufacture of asphalt, including production, dispatch and mobile plant operation.

Responsibilities of our Loading Shovel Operative

• Operating the loading shovel and mobile plant equipment
• Assisting with the production of asphalt through the loading of materials into the asphalt plant
• Carry out daily checks and basic maintenance on all mobile plant as required, reporting any defects accurately and in a timely manner
• Carrying out daily housekeeping duties as required
• Following site health and safety procedures

What we’re looking for in our Loading Shovel Operative

To be considered for this role you must have a full UK driving licence and valid loading shovel licence. You will have demonstrable understanding of health and safety legislation and ideally will have worked in an asphalt or similar environment.

A brief introduction to FM Conway and our Aggregate and Asphalt Division

FM Conway is a family run business with over 60 years’ experience of creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values, creating a culture around Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. As a family business the heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family.

Our Aggregate and Asphalt division manufactures a range of high-quality products that can be adapted to suit the specific needs of our customers. We recycle highways arisings at our unique static crushing, washing and grading plants. The Recycled Asphalt Product (RAP) is used in our local asphalt plants to supply construction sites across London and Southern England. You will be joining a thriving team who are committed to our vision and continued investment in our self-delivery model.