Experienced Loading Shovel Operator (Quarry & Recycling)

Package & Benefits:

• Salary: Highly competitive, TBC depending on experience.
• Company Vehicle: Dedicated company van provided.
• Fuel: Fuel card included.

The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced, top-tier Loading Shovel Operator to join our team. This role is strictly not for beginners. We need a seasoned professional who can hit the ground running, take control of the machine, and deliver a high standard of work from day one.

What You’ll Do

• Operate full-sized wheeled loading shovels safely and efficiently in high-volume environments.
• Feed site plant, including high-capacity mobile jaw crushers, cone crushers, and reclaimers.
• Load loose materials, aggregates, soil, and demolition waste into commercial haulage trucks and hoppers.
• Manage, stockpile, and blend raw materials across active sites.
• Conduct daily pre-start machine inspections and maintain clean, orderly stockpiles.

What We Need From You

• Valid Tickets: Must hold current, valid CPCS or NPORS cards specifically for a Wheeled Loading Shovel (additional tickets for excavators or crushers are a major advantage).
• Proven Experience: Strong background operating heavy loading shovels within demanding quarrying, recycling, aggregate, or demolition operations.
• Safety-First Mindset: A strict commitment to site safety compliance, quarry regulations, and machine care.
• Reliable Work Ethic: Punctual, driven, and focused on maintaining maximum output with zero fuss.
• Full UK Driving Licence: Essential for using the company van.

Are You the Right Fit?

Skills and tickets are vital, but attitude is just as important to us. We have a fantastic, tight-knit team here and we want to keep it that way. We are looking for an upbeat, positive individual who is ready to add to the great morale on-site. If you are a genuine team player with a strong work ethic and a great attitude, we want to hear from you.

Apply Now

Ready to join a material processing outfit that values its operators? Click apply and attach your updated CV highlighting your loading shovel experience and ticket numbers.

Pay: £14.56-£23.45 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 65.0 per week

Work Location: On the road