Mobile Plant Operator -Ancaster

Smart Solutions; Ancaster; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full-time ongoing

Immediate start

Night shifts

Friday overtime available

Job summary

Smart Solutions is recruiting experienced Loading Shovel and 360 Grab Drivers for a waste recycling site near Grantham. Roles require operating either or both machines, with night shifts from Monday to Thursday and overtime on Fridays. Work is full-time and ongoing, with an immediate start and weekly pay.

Location is Barkston Heath, Ancaster (NG32 3QF). The role focuses on moving materials safely, maintaining site flow and supporting recycling operations. A plant operator licence is required.

Qualifications

• Valid and relevant plant operator licence or certification.
• Experience operating a Loading Shovel and/or 360 Grab.
• Experience in waste, recycling, aggregates, quarrying or similar environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operating a Loading Shovel and/or 360 Grab.
• Moving, loading and stockpiling materials around the site.
• Supporting waste recycling, shredding and screening operations.
• Maintaining a safe and efficient flow of materials.
• Carrying out daily pre-start checks and basic machine inspections.
• Reporting any defects or maintenance requirements.
• Following all site health and safety procedures.
• Assisting with general site duties where required.

Skills

Plant operator licence

Loading Shovel experience

360 Grab experience

Job description

Job description:

Location: Barkston Heath, Ancaster, NG32 3QF, near Grantham
Pay: £16.50 per hour
Shift: Monday to Thursday, 5:30pm–5:30am
Overtime: Friday overtime available

About the Role

We are currently recruiting experienced Loading Shovel and 360 Grab Drivers to join a busy waste recycling facility near Grantham.

Ideally, we are looking for candidates who can operate both a Loading Shovel and 360 Grab. However, we are also happy to consider candidates with proven experience operating either machine.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure ongoing, full-time night work with an established recycling operation. The successful candidates will play an important role in ensuring materials are moved safely and efficiently around the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operating a Loading Shovel and/or 360 Grab.
• Moving, loading and stockpiling materials around the site.
• Supporting waste recycling, shredding and screening operations.
• Maintaining a safe and efficient flow of materials.
• Carrying out daily pre-start checks and basic machine inspections.
• Reporting any defects or maintenance requirements.
• Following all site health and safety procedures.
• Assisting with general site duties where required.

Requirements

• Valid and relevant plant operator licence or certification.
• Previous experience operating a Loading Shovel and/or 360 Grab.
• Experience within waste, recycling, aggregates, quarrying or a similar environment is preferred.
• Good understanding of site health and safety procedures.
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work independently.
• Strong work ethic and a proactive attitude.

What We Offer

• £16.50 per hour.
• Night shifts, Monday to Thursday.
• Friday overtime available.
• Weekly pay.
• Full-time, ongoing work.
• Opportunity for an immediate start.
• Weekends free when no Friday overtime is required.
• Work with an established recycling operation.