MERIDIAN BUSINESS SUPPORT LIMITED
Loading Shovel Operator
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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.
Responsibilities
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
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Requirements
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.
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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.
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