Wheeled Front Loader Operative/Labourer (Readvertisement) - GLA13867

Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in Glasgow is seeking a Heavy Machinery Operator. The role involves operating wheeled front loading shovels and maintaining heavy plant machinery while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Applicants should possess valid LGV and CPC certifications, with experience in shovel operations considered an advantage.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a valid LGV Category C Licence.
• Driver's Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC card) required.
• Experience/training in front loading shovel operations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate wheeled front loading shovels and hydraulic equipment.
• General operation and maintenance of heavy plant machinery.
• Ensure compliance with GCC procedures and Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Health and Safety compliance

Operation of heavy plant machinery

Front loading shovel operations

Education

LGV Category C Licence

Driver's Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC card)

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, operating wheeled front loading shovels and hydraulic equipment attached to the shovel, as well as general operation and maintenance of heavy plant machinery. The role requires compliance with GCC procedures and practices, Health and Safety regulations, Highway Code, and traffic laws.

Applicants must hold a valid LGV Category C Licence and a Driver's Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC card). Experience/training in front loading shovel operations is desirable.

Medical checks conducted by GP are required.

Contractual overtime is required, totaling 14 hours every 4 weeks.

This is a re-advertisement; previous applicants should not re-apply.

Application Packs

Alternative formats for the Application Pack (such as Braille, audio, or other languages) can be requested by calling 0141 287 1054. Packs will be posted via second-class mail within 3 working days of the request. Please ensure to request well before the closing date to allow sufficient time for application completion and submission.

Further Information

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