Loading Shovel Driver - £14.5 An Hour

Mobile Plant Operative

Wheeled Loading Shovel & Telescopic Handler licences are required along with the experience.

Job location:Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 area
Pay Rate:£14.46 per hour | weekly pay every Friday | Overtime paid over 40 per week 150%

Schedule:Monday to Friday | ideally 7am-3pm-but it will be agreed on the interview
Industry:Waste & Recycling

Job type:Full-Time, Ongoing

Smart Solutions is looking for experiencedWheeled Loading Shovel & Telescopic Handleroperator for the green waste composting, waste wood processing, and road sweepings recovery operation.

The Role

As aMobile Plant Operative, you'll play a key part in the daily operations of handling bulk materials with a loading shovel, including loading waste shredding and screening machinery and lorries as part of a composting & wood processing operation. Applicants MUST be experienced and have held a nationally recognised mobile plant operator's qualification for Wheeled Loading Shovel and Telescopic Handler.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain machinery including loading shovels and material handlers
• Ensure safe and efficient loading of vehicles to maximise payloads and minimise environmental impact
• Coordinate day-to-day transport movements within the site
• Carry out daily inspections, maintenance checks, and report any faults
• Keep site areas clean, tidy, and safe at all times
• Communicate with visiting drivers, colleagues, and site supervisors professionally
• Maintain accurate records and timesheets
• Assist with weighbridge and administrative duties when required

Skills & Experience Required

• Wheeled Loading Shovel valid licence
• Telescopic Handler valid licence
• Experience in waste, recycling, or industrial environments preferred
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety and environmental compliance
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions
• Good communication and teamwork skills

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of£14.46ph
• MondayFriday daytime shifts
• Long-term opportunity with a respected industry leader
• Supportive, safety-first working culture

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