Loading Shovel Driver

Lutterworth LE17 6NJ - Multi Trades Recruitment is looking for an experienced Loading Shovel Driver to begin work for a well-established energy and waste processing site.

About the Role:

You will be working a 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off shift pattern, ensuring the safe movement and manoeuvring of vehicles on site, while managing biomass fuel levels within the fuel hall and maintaining high housekeeping standards across the site.

Shift Pattern: 2 Days / 2 Nights / 4 Off

Days - 06:00-18:00

Nights--18:00-06:00

Location: Site-based

Start: ASAP

Pay Rate: £13.97 PAYE - £16.00 CIS

Key Responsibilities:

Safely operate mobile plant, including loading shovel

Manage and maintain biomass fuel levels within the fuel hall

Ensure safe vehicle movements across the fuel yard and weighbridge

Complete pre-shift checks and documentation (reporting any defects to the Shift Team Leader)

Carry out daily maintenance including greasing and cleaning of plant

Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the plant, fuel yard and weighbridge

Empty tip skips and dust bags

Take and record fuel samples

Refuel site vehicles as required

Report any defects, damages, near misses or H&S breaches immediately

Conduct thorough shift handovers to the next Loading Shovel Driver

Work in line with company Health & Safety and environmental policies at all times

About You:

Essential Requirements:

Proven experience operating a Loading Shovel

CPCS, NPORS or equivalent certification (preferred)

Full UK driving licence and own transport

Strong understanding of site safety procedures

Ability to complete documentation accurately

Desirable:

Counterbalance Forklift experience

Telehandler experience

Experience loading and unloading HGV vehicles

Personal Attributes:

Strong team player

Flexible and reliable

Safety-focused mindset

Proactive and organised Experience:

driving a loading shovel : 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

(Ideally CPCS, NPORS or similar (preferred)

INDHP

Pay: £13.97-£16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person