Mobile Plant Operator

Smart Solutions; Newport; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time, ongoing work

Immediate starts available

Opportunity to join a well-established

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Smart Solutions is recruiting an experienced Loading Shovel and 360 Operator to join our client in Newport. The role involves safely operating loading shovel and 360 excavator, loading, sorting, and stockpiling recyclable materials, and assisting with on-site loading of vehicles.

What you get: full-time, ongoing work with immediate starts, a stable environment in a busy recycling site, and on-site safety-focused operations.

Qualifications

• Experience operating Loading Shovel and 360 Excavator machinery.
• Confident operating machinery; assessments on site.
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Reliable and hardworking attitude.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Loading Shovel and 360 Excavator machinery within the recycling yard and waste transfer site
• Load, move, sort, and stockpile recyclable materials and waste streams
• Feed shredders, screening equipment, and processing machinery while maintaining production levels
• Carry out daily vehicle and machinery inspections and report defects promptly
• Assist with loading and unloading customer and supplier vehicles
• Ensure recyclable materials are separated correctly to minimise contamination
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment
• Follow all health & safety and environmental procedures on site

Skills

Loading Shovel

360 Excavator

Job description

Loading Shovel & 360 Operator

Newport, NP11 area
Pay :£14.00 per hour
Working hours: Monday to Friday | 6:00am – 5:00pm

Smart Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Shovel and 360 Operator to join our client based in Newport.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy recycling and waste transfer operation offering stable, full-time work within a growing company.

The Role:

• Safely operate Loading Shovel and 360 Excavator machinery within the recycling yard and waste transfer site
• Load, move, sort, and stockpile recyclable materials and waste streams
• Feed shredders, screening equipment, and processing machinery while maintaining production levels
• Carry out daily vehicle and machinery inspections and report defects promptly
• Assist with loading and unloading customer and supplier vehicles
• Ensure recyclable materials are separated correctly to minimise contamination
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment
• Follow all health & safety and environmental procedures on site

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday
• 6:00am – 5:00pm

Pay Rate:

• £14.00 per hour

Requirements:

• Experience operating Loading Shovel and 360 Excavator machinery
• Candidates must be confident operating machinery, as assessments will be carried out on site
• Strong awareness of health & safety procedures
• Reliable and hardworking attitude

Benefits

• Full-time, ongoing work
• Immediate starts available
• Opportunity to join a well-established recycling business
• Supportive working environment

Smart Solutions proudly supports the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly. We welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community and value the skills, experience, and dedication they bring.

Licence/Certification:

• 360 licence (preferred)
• Loading Shovel Licence (preferred)

Work Location:

• In person