Loading Shovel driver, Kilfeacle, Co. Tipperary, E34 YH04

Kilsaran; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Annual Attendance Bonus

Overtime Pay at Time and a half

Twenty-one Days Annual Leave

Job summary

Kilsaran is seeking a Loading Shovel Driver to safely operate dumpers, transporting concrete materials across site locations and supporting timely delivery on our Irish projects. This role requires a safety-first mindset and teamwork on busy construction sites.

Join a team that values reliability, with a competitive hourly rate, annual attendance bonus, overtime pay, and twenty-one days of annual leave. A valid shovel driver certification and construction experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Valid Shovel Driver certification/license.
• Proven experience operating a shovel in a construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate shovel to transport concrete materials within the site, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of loads.
• Follow established routes and schedules to deliver materials to designated locations.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations related to dumper operation and concrete handling.
• Conduct pre-start checks and routine maintenance on the dumper to ensure its safe and effective operation.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of materials as needed.
• Work closely with the construction team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of concrete to specific areas on the site.
• Maintain clear communication with the site supervisor, construction team, and other equipment operators to coordinate activities and ensure smooth operations.
• Report any issues, delays, or incidents promptly.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks on the dumper, such as checking fluid levels, inspecting tires, and reporting any mechanical issues.
• Keep the shovel clean and in good working condition.

Skills

Shovel driver certification

Experience operating shovel

Job description

Our Concrete Products and Aggregates business is a high performance and profitable business unit supporting our Irish customers. At Kilsaran, we are trusted by businesses and contractors alike to produce quality construction materials that are fundamental in the creation of our national infrastructure, including large commercial buildings, domestic and agricultural construction, office blocks and major road networks.

The Loading Shovel Driver will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of dumpers to transport and distribute concrete materials on Kilsaran sites. This role requires a skilled driver with a focus on safety, teamwork, and adherence to project timelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate shovel to transport concrete materials within the site, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of loads.
• Follow established routes and schedules to deliver materials to designated locations.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations related to dumper operation and concrete handling.
• Conduct pre-start checks and routine maintenance on the dumper to ensure its safe and effective operation.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of materials as needed.
• Work closely with the construction team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of concrete to specific areas on the site.
• Maintain clear communication with the site supervisor, construction team, and other equipment operators to coordinate activities and ensure smooth operations.
• Report any issues, delays, or incidents promptly.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks on the dumper, such as checking fluid levels, inspecting tires, and reporting any mechanical issues.
• Keep the shovel clean and in good working condition.

Skills Required

• Valid Shovel Driver certification/license.
• Proven experience operating a shovel in a construction environment.

What You Get

Kilsaran is an organization that believes that our people are our greatest strength, and our success is down to the dedication and enthusiasm of our team. As such, we have dedicated benefits structures to reward our team. The benefits on offer for this position are as follows:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Annual Attendance Bonus
• Overtime Pay at Time and a half
• Twenty-one Days Annual Leave

Additional Benefits

• Auto enrolment My Future Fund
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Further education/training and development support
• Career progression opportunities

Hiring Process Upon Application

• Telephone Screening
• 1 round interview process
• Offer Letter to Successful candidate