Trainee Heavy Machinery Driver | Shunter & FLT Training

Optima UK INC Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Full training provided including FLT &

Shunter Driver training

Long term career progression

Free on-site parking

Regular overtime available

Early finish every Friday

Stable long-term opportunity

Job summary

Optima UK INC Ltd Mansfield is seeking a Trainee Heavy Machinery Driver to join the team on a permanent basis. The role includes training to operate a shunter locomotive, assisting with moving materials and handling general yard duties, with ongoing on-site labouring responsibilities.

Full training is provided, including FLT and Shunter Driver training, and there is a clear path for long-term career progression within a stable industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy machinery, plant equipment or locomotives is essential.
• Willing to train as a Shunter Driver.
• Comfortable with general labouring and yard duties.
• Willing to train on FLT.
• Reliable and safety focused.

Responsibilities

• Training to operate a shunter locomotive safely on site.
• Assisting with moving materials and equipment.
• General labouring and yard duties.
• Loading and unloading support.
• FLT operation once trained.
• Maintaining a safe and tidy site.

Skills

Heavy machinery experience

Safety minded

Willing to train on FLT

Hands-on labouring

Tools

FLT

Shunter

Job description

Optima UK INC Ltd Mansfield is seeking a Trainee Heavy Machinery Driver to join the team on a permanent basis. The role includes training to operate a shunter locomotive, assisting with moving materials and handling general yard duties, with ongoing on-site labouring responsibilities.

Full training is provided, including FLT and Shunter Driver training, and there is a clear path for long-term career progression within a stable industrial environment.