Loading Shovel Operative

Randstad Business Support - London; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company is seeking a Loading Shovel Operative in Leighton Buzzard. The ideal candidate will have a Loading Shovel licence and be reliable. Responsibilities include safe operation of mobile plant, product quality control, and maintaining safety standards. This temporary role offers a rate of £22.00 per hour, with potential for extension after an initial 3-month contract.

Benefits

Paid holiday

Free onsite parking

Restaurant and retail discounts

Opportunity for progression

Qualifications

• Must have a Loading Shovel licence.
• Ability to work as part of a 24/7 operation.
• Previous experience in a similar industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile plant safely and efficiently.
• Dispatch and ensure the quality of products.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards on-site.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Tools

Loading Shovel

Articulated Dump Truck

Job description

Do you have experience within a Production or Manufacturing environment? Are you based in or around Leighton Buzzard

We have a temporary Loading Shovel Operative role available within Holcim's site in Leighton Buzzard.This role is ideal for someone with a Loading Shovel licence and considers themselves to be punctual, reliable and proactive.

Location: Holcim, Garside Sands Eastern Way Heath and Reach Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 9LF

Rate: £22.00 per hour PAYE

Shifts: Monday-Thursday - 9.75hrs (06:30 - 16:45)

Friday - 9hrs (06:30 - 16:00)

The successful applicant must be able to do all of these shifts

Contract length: 3 months initially with potential for extension

Start: ASAP (within 1-2 weeks)

Responsibilities

• Operation of mobile plant (Loading Shovel, Articulated Dump Truck) safely and efficiently carrying out daily safety checks
• Operation of fixed production plant
• Dispatching and controlling the quality of product
• Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping keeping areas clean, tidy and hazard free
• Deal with all daily issues professionally and liaise with site management on a regular basis
• To carry out the daily plant inspections and where a problem exists notify management immediately
• Be responsible for the plant assets that are entrusted to you i.e. materials, plant buildings, and equipment and stores used therein and efficient employment of them.
• To contribute the effective and efficient operation of all plant operations from the primary stockpile onwards
• To react promptly and effectively to site breakdowns by liaising with maintenance and assisting where needed.
• To monitor and ensure that all production data, plant stoppages, breakdowns, and logs are documented correctly.
• To inspect, carry out and ensure that plant routines are regularly adhered to and that the cleanliness of the plant mechanism, plant area, adjacent buildings, and equipment are at all times properly and regularly inspected, cleaned in accordance with site instructions.
• To carry out other reasonable tasks within the scope of your operation and abilities as and when required.

Person Specification

• A highly motivated individual with drive and enthusiasm
• Ability to work as part of a 24 hour, 7 day a week operation as required.
• We are looking for a highly motivated General Operative with drive and enthusiasm to work as part of a team, being part of a 24 hour, 7 day a week operation.
• Excellent communication and team working skills
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work to deadline
• Previous experience within a similar industry

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday
• Free onsite parking
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Competitive rates of pay

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical check, Drug and Alcohol test and reference check.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.