Mobile Plant/Loading Shovel/360 Grab Operator (Night Shift)

J Dickinson and Sons Ltd; Blackrod; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash plan

Life insurance

Contributory pension scheme

Employee recognition awards

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee referral bonuses

Free skips

Branded work uniform

Company events and perks

Job summary

J. Dickinson & Sons is seeking a skilled Mobile Plant Operator to join our busy waste processing team. You will operate mobile plant machinery, perform daily checks and support the orderly loading and sorting of waste streams.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and adaptability in a fast-paced environment, with a starting salary of £31,638 and a Monday–Friday pattern. Join a family-run company committed to community service and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience operating loading shovel or 360° grab.
• Willingness to learn and develop across other mobile plant.
• Mobile plant operator card or basic training certificate (desirable).
• Experience in the waste industry (advantageous).
• Basic health and safety understanding in industrial/processing env.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to thrive in fast-paced, high-volume operations.
• Proactive approach to identifying issues and solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of mobile plant machinery in line with training and site procedures.
• Complete daily work schedule to support smooth operations.
• Carry out and record daily machine checks and basic maintenance.
• Load waste streams into correct bays and processing areas to maximise recycling.
• Check incoming waste loads for licence compliance and safe handling.
• Support sorting and housekeeping across the yard and site.

Skills

Loading shovel

360° grab

Health and safety

Teamwork

Proactive approach

Communication

Willingness to learn

Waste industry experience

Mobile plant certificate

Job description

Opportunities like this don’t come around very often! We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Mobile Plant Operator to join our busy team at J. Dickinson & Sons.

Are you confident operating mobile plant machinery? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? Want to be part of a family-run business, where your contribution is recognised? Then this could be just the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

THE ROLE – WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

Working as part of our busy waste processing operation, you’ll play an important role in keeping our site running safely, smoothly and efficiently.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

• Operating a range of mobile plant machinery in line with your training, instructions and site procedures.
• Completing your daily work schedule to support the smooth running of operations.
• Carrying out and recording daily machine checks, along with basic maintenance to keep equipment in good working order.
• Loading different waste streams and grades into the correct bays and processing areas, helping to maximise recycling and material recovery.
• Checking incoming waste loads to ensure they comply with our site licence and permitted waste types.
• Supporting the collection and sorting of materials and maintaining high standards of housekeeping throughout the yard.

As every shift brings something different, you’ll need to be adaptable, safety-conscious and ready to get stuck in!

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We’re keen to hear from people who have the right experience, a positive attitude and a genuine commitment to doing a good job.

• Experience and competence operating a loading shovel and/or 360° grab.
• A willingness to learn and develop your skills across other types of mobile plant machinery.
• A mobile plant operator card or certificate of basic training (desirable).
• Previous experience within the waste industry (advantageous).
• A basic understanding of health and safety in an industrial or processing environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume operation.
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to identify issues and find practical solutions.

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, works safely and shares our commitment to teamwork and getting the job done right.

WHY JOIN J. DICKINSON & SONS?

Established in 1939, J. Dickinson & Sons is a proud family-owned and run business, with a long-standing commitment to serving our community.

We’re passionate about providing a professional, accessible service while ensuring waste is managed as efficiently and responsibly as possible.

But we’re not a business that stands still! We’re entrepreneurial, ambitious and always looking for better ways of doing things. Our state-of-the-art Horwich facilities, including a £4.5 million waste processing plant, helps us process and separate even more recyclable materials, and we are looking for good people who want to grow with us.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

We believe great people deserve great rewards. Here’s what’s included in our package:

• £31,638 starting salary
• Monday to Friday working pattern – 5pm to 2am
• Long-service annual leave enhancements, starting after just one year
• Healthcare cash plan (on completion of probation)
• Life insurance worth 2 x your annual salary
• Contributory pension scheme, with company-matched increases after probation
• Employee recognition awards – because great work deserves to be recognised
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee referral bonuses
• Free skips
• Branded work uniform
• Fantastic company events and perks throughout the year

OUR VALUES – WHAT MAKES US, US

We believe in recognising effort, respecting everyone, supporting development and working together to deliver the best possible service.

J. Dickinson & Sons welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marital status or sexual orientation. All appointments are made on merit alone.