Loading Shovel Operative

Arcms; Erith; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Loading Shovel Operative to join their Aggregate and Asphalt division. In this role, you'll operate mobile plant equipment, assist in asphalt production, and ensure safety protocols are upheld. This family-run business offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a range of health and well-being benefits. If you're passionate about working in a dynamic team and contributing to sustainable solutions in the construction industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

career and professional development

life assurance

internal and external training opportunities

shopping discounts

24-hour advice lines

in-house mental health support

Qualifications

• Must possess a full UK driving license and a valid loading shovel license.
• Demonstrable understanding of health and safety legislations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate loading shovel and mobile plant equipment efficiently.
• Assist in asphalt production and perform daily equipment maintenance.
• Follow site health and safety procedures diligently.

Skills

UK driving license

loading shovel license

health and safety understanding

Tools

loading shovel

telehandler

MEWP

weighbridge

Job description

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

The duties of the Loading Shovel Operative role will include:

• Operating the loading shovel and mobile plant equipment
• Assisting with the production of asphalt through the loading of materials into the asphalt plant
• Carrying out daily checks and basic maintenance on all mobile plant as required, reporting any defects accurately and in a timely manner
• Operating other items of mobile plant, such as a telehandler and MEWP
• Operating the weighbridge, controlling the dispatching of orders and liaising with the commercial team
• Carrying out daily housekeeping duties as required
• Following site health and safety procedures

What skills and experience do you need?

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

What benefits will you receive?

As our Loading Shovel Operative, we will offer you a range of fantastic benefits including career and professional development, life assurance, opportunities for internal and external training, and access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform. We will also offer you a range of health and well-being benefits including 24-hour advice lines and access and support from our in-house mental health first aiders.

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.

So if you would like to Join our Family as our Loading Shovel Operative, then please click ‘apply' today.

Closing Date:

03/05/2025

FM Conway is an award-winning equal opportunities employer. We recognise that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities and we are proudly committed to creating an inclusive culture in which we celebrate and value individuals from all walks of life.

At our heart, we are a family that recognises and embraces individuality, so if you are excited about this role but you are unsure if you meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may still be the right candidate for this or another role we are recruiting for.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Other

Industries

Building Construction