Loading Shovel Operator
| Posting date: | 29 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.78 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 August 2025 |
| Location: | Polmont FK2 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Smart Solutions (Recruitment) Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are looking for an experienced Loading Shovel Operator to work at a fast-paced waste recycling center in Polmont FK” This role involves pushing up material in tipping hall for material handler, maintaining stockpiles/moving materials, loading bulkers and tippers. Maintaining cleaning and greasing fueling as part of daily tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
• Operate a loading shovel to move and load waste and recyclable materials
• Follow site health & safety procedures at all times
• Operating Mobile plant safely
• Prestart checks / defect reporting
• Pushing waste in to heaps from the shed receiving walls
• Loading and Tipping
• Follow company procedures
• Maintaining mobile plant IE greasing / cleaning
Essential Requirements:
• Loading shovel certificate NPORS or equivalent
• Previous experience working in a recycling, waste management, or similar heavy plant environment
• Willingness and ability to work 5 days a week including weekends
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and capable of working with minimal supervision
Working Environment:
• Outdoor and indoor work, exposed to waste materials, dust, and noise
• Full PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) provided
• Fast paced and physically active role
ongoing work, full time
Apply or contact Julie 07816 536243
Pay: £14.78 per hour, weekly pay
Benefits:
• Free parking
• On-site parking
Schedule:
• Working hours: Dayshift Mon – Thurs 06:30 – 16:30 Fri 06:30 – 16:00
Nightshift Sun 21:00 – 06:30 Mon – Thus 20:30 – 06:30
Work Location: In person
Key Responsibilities:
• Operate a loading shovel to move and load waste and recyclable materials
• Follow site health & safety procedures at all times
• Operating Mobile plant safely
• Prestart checks / defect reporting
• Pushing waste in to heaps from the shed receiving walls
• Loading and Tipping
• Follow company procedures
• Maintaining mobile plant IE greasing / cleaning
Essential Requirements:
• Loading shovel certificate NPORS or equivalent
• Previous experience working in a recycling, waste management, or similar heavy plant environment
• Willingness and ability to work 5 days a week including weekends
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and capable of working with minimal supervision
Working Environment:
• Outdoor and indoor work, exposed to waste materials, dust, and noise
• Full PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) provided
• Fast paced and physically active role
ongoing work, full time
Apply or contact Julie 07816 536243
Pay: £14.78 per hour, weekly pay
Benefits:
• Free parking
• On-site parking
Schedule:
• Working hours: Dayshift Mon – Thurs 06:30 – 16:30 Fri 06:30 – 16:00
Nightshift Sun 21:00 – 06:30 Mon – Thus 20:30 – 06:30
Work Location: In person