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

J Dickinson & Sons; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monday to Friday 5pm–2am

Long-service annual leave

Healthcare cash plan

Life insurance

Contributory pension

Employee recognition awards

EAP

Free skips

Branded work uniform

Company events

Job summary

J. Dickinson & Sons is seeking an experienced Mobile Plant Operator for a night shift at their Horwich waste processing site. You will operate loading shovels and 360 grab machines, perform daily checks, and help maximise recycling while following strict site procedures.

The role requires safety awareness, strong teamwork, and a willingness to learn more across our range of mobile plant equipment. Competitive benefits and a supportive, family-owned environment await.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a loading shovel and/or 360 grab.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills across other mobile plant.
• Mobile plant operator card or basic training (desirable).
• Experience in the waste industry (advantageous).
• Basic understanding of health and safety in industrial environments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume operation.
• Proactive approach to identifying issues and finding solutions.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile plant machinery per training and site procedures.
• Complete daily work schedule to support operations.
• Record daily machine checks and perform basic maintenance.
• Load waste streams into bays and processing areas to maximise recycling.
• Check incoming loads comply with site licence and waste types.
• Support material collection and sorting and maintain housekeeping.

Skills

Loading shovel operation

360 grab operation

Health & safety

Teamwork

Proactive problem solving

Job description

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

• 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)
• Free skips
• Branded work uniform
• Fantastic company events and perks throughout the year

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

If you’re an experienced Mobile Plant Operator looking for your next opportunity, then we would love to hear from you.

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.