Machine Operator - Sheffield

GoodPeople; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

GoodPeople is seeking two experienced Machine Operatives to join a busy recycling facility in Sheffield. The role involves operating loading shovels and 360 grabs to move, load and sort waste materials safely, contributing to high material recovery and recycling.

Applicants must have prior experience with loading shovels and 360 grabs in a waste/recycling/industrial environment and hold relevant plant operator tickets.

Qualifications

• Experience operating loading shovels and 360 grabs in a waste/recycling/industrial setting.
• Hold valid plant operator tickets or licences.
• Understand mobile plant safety and site procedures.
• Reliable, safety‑conscious and team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Operate loading shovels, 360 grabs, forklifts and other mobile plant as required.
• Load and unload vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Move and segregate materials to support recovery and recycling.
• Complete daily safety and equipment checks before operating machinery.
• Identify and report unsuitable or non-conforming materials.
• Keep areas and machinery clean and debris‑free.
• Follow site health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Report equipment defects, incidents and near misses promptly.

Tools

Plant operator tickets/licences

Job description

Job Title: Machine Operative (Loading Shovel & 360 Grab Operator)

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £15 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: To be confirmed

We are recruiting two experienced Machine Operatives to join a busy recycling facility in Sheffield.

You will operate mobile plant to move, load and sort waste materials safely and efficiently, helping maximise material recovery and recycling. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with experience operating loading shovels and 360 grabs in a waste, recycling or industrial environment.

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Important to Know

Location: Sheffield.

Pay: £15 per hour.

Contract: Permanent.

Experience: Previous experience operating loading shovels and 360 grabs is required.

Qualifications: Relevant, valid plant operator tickets or licences are required.

Safety: You must follow site health, safety and environmental procedures.

Working environment: This is an operational role in a busy recycling facility.

Key Responsibilities

Operate loading shovels, 360 grabs, forklifts and other mobile plant as required.

Load and unload vehicles safely and efficiently.

Move and segregate materials to support recovery and recycling.

Complete daily safety and equipment defect checks before operating machinery.

Identify and report unsuitable or non-conforming materials.

Keep operational areas, walkways and machinery clean and free from debris.

Support routine plant maintenance once trained.

Follow site health, safety and environmental procedures.

Report equipment defects, incidents and near misses promptly.

Wear the required personal protective equipment at all times.

About You

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Have experience operating a loading shovel and 360 grab.
• Hold relevant and valid plant operator tickets or licences.
• Understand mobile plant safety and workplace procedures.
• Be comfortable working in a busy waste, recycling or industrial environment.
• Be reliable, safety-conscious and able to work effectively as part of a team.

This is an opportunity to join an established resource recovery operation and contribute to the safe, efficient handling and recycling of waste materials.