Production Operator/Loading Shovel Driver

Brook Street; Tain; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Highland Council region is seeking a temporary Production Operator with experience operating a loading shovel. This role offers the potential for permanent placement for the right candidate. Responsibilities include operational site activities and ensuring effective bulk material handling. Applicants must possess a valid loading shovel licence and demonstrated experience in similar roles.

Qualifications

• Vocational loading shovel licence is required.
• Experience in bucket loading and operational site activities needed.
• Candidates must provide CV with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational production activities at site.
• Operate loading shovel and handle bulk materials.
• Report to the Site Manager on production targets.

Skills

Operational production activities

Bulk material handling

Mobile plant operations

Tools

Loading shovel

Telehandler

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Production Operator/Loading Shovel Driver, Highland Council

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Client:

Brook Street

Location:

Highland Council, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description

We are looking for a temporary Production Operator - with Loading Shovel experience/licence. This role could go permanent for the right candidate.

Our client is based in Invergordon, Ross-shire. Candidates applying should be able to get to Invergordon for an 8.00 am start.

Temporary contract. Hours of work will be Monday to Friday 8.00 am - 4.30 pm.

Our client is looking for a dedicated individual with the ability to perform site operational production activities within the site, but with the primary role as loading shovel operator, reporting to the Site Manager. It is a requirement to hold a vocational loading shovel licence with bucket loading experience. It is important to have proven experience with the ability to work effectively as an individual and/or as an integrated member of a small on-site production team to achieve the required production targets.

Must hold vocational loading shovel licence. No applications will be considered without a valid ticket. Possess a front-end bucket loader (loading shovel), or telehandler licence, ideally with proven bucket loading experience. To demonstrate understanding of mobile plant including the need for daily inspections and operator preventative maintenance techniques. Demonstrate bulk material handling, receiving into store, handling and despatch and care of products.

Negotiable, depending on experience.

CV with experience and availability. Candidates applying without the relevant experience and ticket will not be selected.

Great opportunity to join a small on-site team.