Machine Operator

NWH Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling and waste management company in Edinburgh is seeking a Machine Operator. The successful candidate will operate site machinery safely, conduct safety checks, and ensure production targets are met. Qualifications include valid NPORS/CPCS tickets and experience in a similar role. The position offers ongoing training, weekly pay, and a commitment to sustainability and employee support.

Benefits

Weekly pay with a competitive salary

Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

Uniform and PPE provided

Employee Benefit Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience operating site machinery safely and efficiently.
• Ability to carry out daily safety checks and report maintenance needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate site machinery including loading shovels and excavators.
• Load and unload materials for processing and dispatch.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Previous experience in a similar machine operator role

Good awareness of health & safety practices

Ability to work well as part of a team

Flexibility to support operational needs

Education

Valid loading shovel and/or 360 excavator ticket (NPORS/CPCS)

Job description

The NWH Group is one of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management businesses with a mission to change our industry for the benefit of the planet. As a progressive, second-generation family business, we provide waste management services to the industrial, commercial, and construction industries. Our team of over 350 employees operates across ten sites in Scotland and North East England.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Operating a range of site machinery safely and efficiently, including loading shovels, 360 excavators, and other plant equipment
• Carrying out daily safety checks and reporting defects or maintenance needs
• Loading and unloading materials for processing and dispatch
• Working to site safety standards and following operational procedures
• Supporting site operations to meet production targets
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment

What Are We Looking For?

• Previous experience in a similar machine operator role
• A valid loading shovel and/or 360 excavator ticket (NPORS/CPCS)
• Good awareness of health & safety practices
• Ability to work well as part of a team and follow instructions
• Flexibility to support operational needs

What’s In It For You?

• Weekly pay with a competitive salary.
• Ongoing training and opportunities for career progression.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Employee Benefit Scheme
• Be part of a company committed to sustainability, safety, and employee support.

Come as You Are

The NWH Group is an equal opportunities employer. We value people as individuals with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances. All employees are covered by this policy, and it applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, selection, training,

deployment, career development, and promotion. These areas are monitored, and policies and practices are amended if necessary to ensure that no unfair or unlawful discrimination, intentional, unintentional, direct or indirect, overt or latent exists.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements, please submit your application by emailing [e-mail]

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