Machine Operator

NWH Group; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and PPE provided

Employee Benefit Scheme

Career progression opportunities

Weekly pay

Job summary

The NWH Group in Dumfries is seeking an experienced Machine Operator to safely operate a wheeled 360 excavator within a busy recycling and waste management environment. You will load, move and sort materials across the site and perform daily machine checks.

The role requires proven excavator experience, a strong health and safety mindset, and the flexibility to work additional hours as needed. Weekly pay and PPE are provided, with ongoing training and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a wheeled 360 excavator is essential.
• Relevant operator tickets would be beneficial but are not essential.
• Strong awareness of health and safety.
• The ability to work confidently within a busy operational environment.
• A reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Willingness to work additional hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating a wheeled 360 excavator.
• Loading and moving materials around the site.
• Sorting and handling waste and recyclable materials.
• Carrying out daily checks and basic maintenance of the machine.
• Reporting any defects or safety concerns promptly.
• Keeping the working area clean, safe and organised.
• Following all company health and safety procedures.
• Supporting the wider site team when required.

Skills

Wheeled 360 excavator operation

Health and safety awareness

Flexibility to work additional hours

Job description

Hours: 48 Hours per week, with required overtime paid at time and a half

Who Are We?

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.

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Machine Operator to join our team at our Dumfries site.

The successful candidate will be responsible for safely operating a wheeled 360 excavator within a busy recycling and waste management environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operating a wheeled 360 excavator
• Loading and moving materials around the site
• Sorting and handling waste and recyclable materials
• Carrying out daily checks and basic maintenance of the machine
• Reporting any defects or safety concerns promptly
• Keeping the working area clean, safe and organised
• Following all company health and safety procedures
• Supporting the wider site team when required

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with:

• Previous experience operating a wheeled 360 excavator is essential
• Relevant operator tickets would be beneficial but are not essential
• A strong awareness of health and safety
• The ability to work confidently within a busy operational environment
• A reliable and flexible approach to work
• Willingness to work additional hours when required

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.