Loading Shovel Operator

Loading Shovel Operator Ruthin Area | £14.02 per hour rising to £15.08 after 12 weeks | Weekly Pay | 4 on 4 off Shifts | Immediate Starts Available

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