Nightshift Machine Operator

NWH Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Career progression opportunities

Uniform and PPE provided

Employee Benefit Scheme

Sustainability and safety focus

Job summary

The NWH Group is a leading UK recycling and waste management company based in Glasgow. We are recruiting a Nightshift Machine Operator to operate plant and machinery, supporting movement, sorting and processing of materials at the Glasgow depot. Safety, teamwork and efficiency are essential in this hands-on role.

We offer weekly pay, ongoing training, uniform and PPE, and a benefits scheme as part of a company committed to sustainability and employee support.

Qualifications

• Experience operating plant or machinery.
• Experience operating a wheeled material rehandler, 360 excavator or loading shovel.
• In-house plant tickets can be provided for suitable experience.
• Strong awareness of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable and positive approach to work.
• Able to work in a busy operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating plant and machinery across the depot.
• Loading, moving and sorting materials as required.
• Carrying out daily checks and reporting any defects or concerns.
• Ensuring machinery is operated safely and in line with site procedures.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across the site.
• Following all health and safety procedures and wearing PPE.
• Supporting the wider depot team when required.

Skills

Plant operation

RMH operation

360 excavator

Loading shovel

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Reliability

Tools

Plant tickets

Job description

Rate of Pay: £16 per hour with overtime options available

Who Are We?

The NWH Group is one of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management businesses with a mission to change our industry for the benefit of the planet. As a progressive, second-generation family business, we provide waste management services to the industrial, commercial, and construction industries. Our team of over 350 employees operates across ten sites in Scotland and North East England.

About The Role

We are recruiting for a Nightshift Machine Operator to join our team at our Glasgow depot.

You will be responsible for safely operating plant and machinery to support the movement, sorting and processing of materials across the site. This is a hands on role within a busy operational environment where safety, teamwork and efficiency are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operating plant and machinery across the depot
• Loading, moving and sorting materials as required
• Carrying out daily checks and reporting any defects or concerns
• Ensuring machinery is operated safely and in line with site procedures
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across the site
• Following all Health and Safety procedures and wearing the required PPE
• Supporting the wider depot team when required

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience operating plant or machinery
• Experience operating a wheeled material rehandler, 360 excavator or loading shovel
• Relevant plant tickets are preferred, although an in house ticket can be provided for candidates with suitable experience
• A strong awareness of Health and Safety requirements
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A reliable and positive approach to work
• The ability to work in a busy operational environment

What’s In It For You?

• Weekly pay with a competitive salary.
• Ongoing training and opportunities for career progression.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Employee Benefit Scheme
• Be part of a company committed to sustainability, safety, and employee support.

Come as You Are

The NWH Group is an equal opportunities employer. We value people as individuals with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances. All employees are covered by this policy, and it applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, selection, training, deployment, career development, and promotion. These areas are monitored, and policies and practices are amended if necessary to ensure that no unfair or unlawful discrimination, intentional, unintentional, direct or indirect, overt or latent exists.

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