Mobile Plant Operative - Loading Shovel

Randstad Employment Bureau; Cheddar; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Holcim is hiring a Mobile Plant Operative with a Loading Shovel licence for a temporary role in Somerset. You will operate loading shovels, load vehicles, and manage stockpiles while promoting site health and safety.

The role requires CPCS/NPORS licensing or a B2 licence, 2+ years in construction, and strong communication skills. Shifts include night, morning and afternoon on a 40-hour rota, with ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Essential requirements include B2 Licence or Loading shovel licence with CPCS/NPORS loading shovel card.
• 2+ years experience in Construction or Heavy Industry.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation.
• CSCS card would be an advantage.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate wheeled loading shovels safely across quarries.
• Load vehicles (HGVs, articulated trucks, hoppers) with bulk materials.
• Manage stockpiles and ensure site housekeeping and health and safety standards.

Skills

Loading shovel licence

2+ years construction experience

UK Health and Safety knowledge

CSCS card advantage

Good verbal and written communication

Tools

Loading shovel equipment

Job description

Are you an experienced Mobile plant operative with a Loading Shovel licence within the Construction industry? Do you consider yourself to be proactive and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Somerset?

We have a temporary Mobile Plant Operative role available with Holcim. The successful applicant will be someone familiar with the Construction or Heavy Industry environment and is capable of handling hazardous material, working in all weather and operating a loading shovel

Role: Mobile Plant Operative - Loading Shovel

Location: Holcim, Callow Rock Block Works, Shipham Gorge', Cheddar, Somerset BS27 3D

Rate: £18.76 per hour

Contract length: 5 weeks potentially longer

Shift Patterns: 3 different shifts on a rota basis (40hrs
Night shift Hours: 10pm till 6am
Morning shift hours: 6am till 2pm
Afternoon shift hours: 2pm till 10pm

Start: ASAP (within 1-2 weeks)

Responsibilities:

• Operate Machinery: Drive wheeled loading shovels safely across quarries
• Load Vehicles: Fill HGV lorries, articulated trucks, and hoppers with bulk materials.
• Manage Stockpiles: Organize, monitor, and maintain material stockpiles
• Promote site health and safety at all times
• Ensure site housekeeping is maintained to highest standard.

Essential requirements:

• B2 Licence or Loading shovel licence a valid CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) or NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme) loading shovel card
• Previous experience (2+ years) within the Construction or Heavy Industry environment
• Ability to adhere to the shift pattern detailed above
• Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation
• CSCS card would be an advantage
• Good verbal and written communication skill

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Competitive rates of pay

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.