Loading Shovel Operator

£20.37 per hour | 4 on 4 off | Temp to Perm | North Derbyshire

About the Role

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a long-established industrial manufacturer in North Derbyshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people, offering long-term stability, career progression and a temporary to permanent opportunity for the right candidates.

Working Environment – Please Read

• Physically demanding role within a specialist industrial recycling environment.
• Hot, dusty setting whilst wearing under T-shirt, under trousers, full overalls, safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, hard hat and respirator mask throughout your 12-hour shift.
• Successful applicants will be required to complete a blood test as part of the induction, followed by regular occupational health monitoring.
• A full site tour must be attended prior to starting, allowing you to see the working environment first-hand.
• Two 1-hour breaks per shift. Workers are required to shower and change PPE during each break. All PPE and laundry facilities are provided on site.

The Role

Working as part of the production team, you'll be responsible for operating a loading shovel to safely move and load recycled materials, ensuring the production process continues efficiently.

Duties include:

• Operating a loading shovel to move and transport materials around site.
• Feeding recycled materials into the breaker hopper to maintain production.
• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and reporting defects.
• Working safely around heavy plant, machinery and production operatives.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and following all health and safety procedures.
• Supporting the wider production team where required.

A valid Loading Shovel licence and previous loading shovel operating experience are essential for this role.

Shift Pattern & Pay

• Continental 4 on / 4 off rotation.
• 2 x Days: 06:00 – 18:00.
• 2 x Nights: 18:00 – 06:00.
• 4 days off.
• Pattern repeated for seven rotations, followed by an 18-day rostered break.
• £20.37 per hour (£16.00 basic + £4.37 shift premium).

What's on Offer

• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Full PPE provided, including specialist respiratory protection.
• On-site laundry facilities for all workwear.
• Modern changing facilities, showers and lockers.
• Welfare facilities and subsidised canteen (weekday day shifts).

If you're looking for a long-term opportunity within a heavy industrial manufacturing environment and have previous loading shovel experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and a member of the Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment team will be in touch.

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