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Randstad CPE; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CV editing

Dedicated team

Paid holiday

Discounts (restaurant & retail)

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Mobile Plant Operative for Holcim Cauldon Cement Plant, Stoke-on-Trent. You will operate loading shovels, load bulk materials into trucks, and actively manage stockpiles while adhering to health and safety standards.

This temporary role runs Monday to Friday with a start ASAP, requiring a CPCS/NPORS loading shovel card and a valid driving licence; CSCS is advantageous. On-site location necessitates reliable transport and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience with loading shovels in construction or heavy industry environment.
• Valid CPCS or NPORS loading shovel card.
• Driving licence and access to own vehicle due to site location.
• Knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation and site safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate loading shovels safely across quarries and similar sites.
• Load bulk materials into HGVs, articulated trucks and hoppers.
• Manage and monitor stockpiles on site.
• Maintain high standards of site housekeeping and safety at all times.

Skills

CPCS/NPORS loading shovel

Driving licence

CSCS card

Health & safety

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, Yelsway Ln, Cauldon, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 3EQ

Contract length

until the end of December 2026 potentially extending until 2027

Shift Patterns

Monday - Friday

Hours

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.
• 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

Benefits

• 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.