Loading Shovel Operator

Salary: £15.59 per hour

Loading Shovel Operator

Home Counties

£-Attractive hourly rate

Our client, a leading waste operator, is looking to recruit a Loading Shovel Operator. The main purpose of the job is to operate and drive Site Loading Shovels in a safe and efficient manner. To ensure all vehicles are loaded safely and efficiently. To meet and exceed team objectives and provide a high level of customer service at all times.

Duties and key responsibilities:

* To operate mobile plant in handling waste materials in a safe and efficient manner.

* Ensure own and external haulage is loaded safely and efficiently and ensuring that tonnage loaded is maximized.

* To ensure that machinery is serviceable at all times by carrying out specified daily checks, as well as lubricating, refuelling and cleaning the machinery as directed in the operating manual and company procedures.

* To keep tidy all stores and monitor fuel, oil, anti-freeze and site water levels.

* To assist in other site duties such as litter picking, grass cutting, diesel checks etc

* Provide weekend cover for site operations and weighbridge duties.

* To comply with all company policies and procedures in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the machinery.

* To report any faults or defects for repair in order to protect the working life of the machinery.

Experience:

* Ticketed for Loading Shovel

* Demonstrable skills in achieving demanding work requirements and ensuring customer needs are met.

* Experience in the waste sector would be an advantage.

Personal attributes and other requirements:

* IT literate

* Good time keeping and attendance record

* Considerate and approachable manner

* The ability to work on own initiative and to work with others as a part of a team.

Ref: J8739