Meridian Business Support is recruiting for a Loading Shovel Operator on behalf of our manufacturing client based in the Ruthin area. This is a temporary ongoing position with genuine temp-to-perm opportunities, offering excellent earning potential, structured training and long-term career prospects.
As a Loading Shovel Operator, you will support a busy manufacturing operation, ensuring materials are moved safely and production processes run efficiently while maintaining high quality and housekeeping standards.
As a Loading Shovel Operator, your responsibilities will include:
Operating loading shovel and telehandler equipment safely across the manufacturing site
Loading infeed hoppers and ensuring a continuous flow of materials
Sorting and blending products to production specifications
Monitoring quality standards and accurately recording production data
Carrying out daily equipment inspections, cleaning and basic maintenance
Reporting faults, defects and safety concerns promptly
Supporting waste management processes and maintaining excellent housekeeping standards
To be successful as a Loading Shovel Operator, you will have:
A minimum of 12 months' experience operating mobile plant machinery
A valid Loading Shovel, Telehandler, Rough Terrain or equivalent licence
Good numeracy skills and the ability to complete paperwork accurately
A full UK driving licence
A strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards
Applicants with experience as a Plant Operator, Mobile Plant Operator, Production Operative, Process Operative, Manufacturing Operative or Telehandler Operator are encouraged to apply.
Hours & Pay 4 on 4 off rotating shifts
Days: 6:00am to 6:00pm
Nights: 6:00pm to 6:00am
Pay Rates
£14.02 per hour
Overtime after 40.25 hours paid at £21.03 per hour
Sunday shifts paid at £28.04 per hour
£15.08 per hour after 12 weeks
Benefits
Weekly pay
Immediate starts available
Free onsite parking
Good transport links
Subsidised canteen
Full induction and buddy system training
Online payslips
Modern manufacturing environment
Temp-to-perm opportunities
If you are an experienced Loading Shovel Operator looking to join a growing manufacturing business with excellent rates of pay and long-term opportunities, apply today.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy
Salary description
£14.02 - £21.03 per hour