Yard Driver

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

Job Role

Trainee Heavy Machinery Driver

Location or Commutable from

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Pay Rate

13.50 - 14.00 per hour

Shift

Mon - Thu 07:15 - 16:00, Fri 07:15 - 15:00

Key Benefits

• Company pension
• Full training provided including FLT and Shunter Driver training
• Long term career progression
• Free on-site parking
• Regular overtime available
• Early finish every Friday
• Stable long-term opportunity

About the Company

A leading manufacturing and engineering business working across structural, rail and automotive industries. With a reputation for quality and long-term customer partnerships, they are now looking for a dedicated Trainee Heavy Machinery Driver to join their team on a permanent basis.

The Trainee Heavy Machinery Driver

Previous experience operating heavy machinery, plant equipment or locomotives is essential

Keen to learn and train as a Shunter Driver

Comfortable with general labouring and yard duties

Willing to train on FLT

Reliable and safety focused

Comfortable working in a hands-on industrial environment

Key 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