Mobile Plant Operative - Loading Shovel

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday

Exclusive online services including餐优惠

Referral bonus £300

Opportunities for progression

Competitive pay

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is seeking an experienced Mobile Plant Operative for Holcim Cauldon Cement Plant in Stoke-on-Trent. You will operate a loading shovel, load bulk materials onto HGVs and keep the site clean and organized.

Essential requirements include a valid CPCS or NPORS loading shovel card, a driving licence with access to a vehicle, and 2+ years in construction or heavy industry. The role starts ASAP with early shift hours and runs until December 2026, potentially extending.

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence and access to own vehicle due to site location.
• CPCS or NPORS loading shovel card required.
• 2+ years' experience in Construction or Heavy Industry.
• Ability to operate loading shovels and adhere to health and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Operate wheeled loading shovels safely across quarries.
• Load HGV lorries, artics and hoppers with bulk materials.
• Manage stockpiles and maintain site housekeeping to high standards.
• Promote health and safety at all times on site.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Health and safety awareness

Teamwork

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 Stoke?

We have a temporary Mobile Plant Operative role available within Cauldon works.

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 Location: Holcim, Cauldon Cement Plant, Yawls Ln, Cauldon, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 3EQ Rate: £13.63 ph Contract length: until the end of December 2026 potentially extending until 2027 Shift Patterns: Monday

• Friday Hours are 05:00am - 14.30pm 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: Driving licence and access to own vehicle due to site location 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

• 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

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