Loading Shovel Operator in Ruthin

Energy Jobline CVL; Clawddnewydd; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate starts available

Free onsite parking

Good transport links

Subsidised canteen

Full induction and buddy system

Job summary

Meridian Business Support is recruiting for a Loading Shovel Operator on behalf of our manufacturing client in the Ruthin area. The role requires operating loading shovel and telehandler safely, loading hoppers, sorting/blending to spec, and accurate data recording.

The ideal candidate has at least 12 months’ mobile plant experience, a valid licence, and a full UK driving licence, with commitment to health, safety and quality standards. Temporary to permanent opportunities may apply.

Qualifications

• 12 months' experience operating mobile plant machinery.
• Valid Loading Shovel, Telehandler, Rough Terrain or equivalent licence.
• Full UK driving licence and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate loading shovel and telehandler safely across the site.
• Load infeed hoppers and maintain continuous material flow.
• Sort and blend products to production specs and record data.
• Carry out daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
• Report faults or safety concerns promptly.
• Support waste management and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Mobile plant experience

Loading Shovel licence

Telehandler licence

Full UK driving licence

Health and safety

Job description

Loading Shovel Operator Ruthin Area | £14.02 per hour rising to £15.08 after 12 weeks | Weekly Pay | 4 on 4 off Shifts | Immediate Starts Available

Meridian Business Support is recruiting for a Loading Shovel Operator on behalf of our manufacturing client based in the Ruthin area. This is a temporary ongoing position with genuine temp-to-perm opportunities, offering excellent earning potential, structured training and long-term career prospects.

As a Loading Shovel Operator, you will support a busy manufacturing operation, ensuring materials are moved safely and production processes run efficiently while maintaining high quality and housekeeping standards.

As a Loading Shovel Operator, your responsibilities will include:

• Operating loading shovel and telehandler equipment safely across the manufacturing site
• Loading infeed hoppers and ensuring a continuous flow of materials
• Sorting and blending products to production specifications
• Monitoring quality standards and accurately recording production data
• Carrying out daily equipment inspections, cleaning and basic maintenance
• Reporting faults, defects and safety concerns promptly
• Supporting waste management processes and maintaining excellent housekeeping standards

To be successful as a Loading Shovel Operator, you will have:

• A minimum of 12 months' experience operating mobile plant machinery
• A valid Loading Shovel, Telehandler, Rough Terrain or equivalent licence
• Good numeracy skills and the ability to complete paperwork accurately
• A full UK driving licence
• A strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards
• Applicants with experience as a Plant Operator, Mobile Plant Operator, Production Operative, Process Operative, Manufacturing Operative or Telehandler Operator are encouraged to apply.

Hours & Pay

• 4 on 4 off rotating shifts
• Days: 6:00am to 6:00pm
• Nights: 6:00pm to 6:00am

Pay Rates

• £14.02 per hour
• Overtime after 40.25 hours paid at £21.03 per hour
• Sunday shifts paid at £28.04 per hour
• £15.08 per hour after 12 weeks

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Immediate starts available
• Free onsite parking
• Good transport links
• Subsidised canteen
• Full induction and buddy system training
• Online payslips
• Modern manufacturing environment
• Temp-to-perm opportunities

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy