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Meridian Business Support Ltd; Ruthin; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Good transport links

Subsidised canteen

Full induction

Buddy system training

Online payslips

Modern manufacturing environment

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Job summary

Meridian Business Support is recruiting for a Loading Shovel Operator in Ruthin for a temporary ongoing role with temp-to-perm potential. The job involves moving materials safely on a busy manufacturing site, ensuring smooth production flow, and upholding high safety and quality standards.

The position offers 4 on 4 off shifts, early/late rotations, and weekly pay, with progression opportunities as the operation grows. Immediate starts are available.

Qualifications

• 12 months' experience operating mobile plant machinery.
• Valid Loading Shovel/Telehandler/Rough Terrain or equivalent licence.
• Good numeracy and ability to complete paperwork accurately.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Commitment to health, safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate loading shovel and telehandler safely across site.
• Load infeed hoppers and ensure continuous material flow.
• Sort and blend products to production specs.
• Monitor quality and record production data accurately.
• Carry out daily equipment inspections, cleaning and basic maintenance.
• Report faults, defects and safety concerns promptly.
• Support waste management and maintain housekeeping standards.

Skills

12 months experience

Licences (Loading Shovel/Telehandler/R

Job description

Loading Shovel Operator

Company: Meridian Business Support

Salary: £14.02 to £21.03 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Ruthin, LL15 2TN

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 30 Sept 2026

Closing date: 29 Oct 2026

Loading Shovel Operator Ruthin Area | £14.02 per hour rising to £15.08 after 12 weeks | Weekly Pay | 4 on 4 off Shifts | Immediate Starts Available

Meridian Business Support is recruiting for a Loading Shovel Operator on behalf of our manufacturing client based in the Ruthin area. This is a temporary ongoing position with genuine temp-to-perm opportunities, offering excellent earning potential, structured training and long-term career prospects.

As a Loading Shovel Operator, you will support a busy manufacturing operation, ensuring materials are moved safely and production processes run efficiently while maintaining high quality and housekeeping standards.

Responsibilities

• Operating loading shovel and telehandler equipment safely across the manufacturing site


• Loading infeed hoppers and ensuring a continuous flow of materials


• Sorting and blending products to production specifications


• Monitoring quality standards and accurately recording production data


• Carrying out daily equipment inspections, cleaning and basic maintenance


• Reporting faults, defects and safety concerns promptly


• Supporting waste management processes and maintaining excellent housekeeping standards

Requirements

• A minimum of 12 months' experience operating mobile plant machinery


• A valid Loading Shovel, Telehandler, Rough Terrain or equivalent licence


• Good numeracy skills and the ability to complete paperwork accurately


• A full UK driving licence


• A strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards

Applicants with experience as a Plant Operator, Mobile Plant Operator, Production Operative, Process Operative, Manufacturing Operative or Telehandler Operator are encouraged to apply.

Hours & Pay

• 4 on 4 off rotating shifts


• Days: 6:00am to 6:00pm


• Nights: 6:00pm to 6:00am

Pay Rates

• £14.02 per hour


• Overtime after 40.25 hours paid at £21.03 per hour


• Sunday shifts paid at £28.04 per hour


• £15.08 per hour after 12 weeks


• Weekly pay

Benefits

• Free onsite parking


• Good transport links


• Subsidised canteen


• Full induction and buddy system training


• Online payslips


• Modern manufacturing environmentTemp-to-perm opportunities

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