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Job Title: Machine Operator
Location: Ruthin
Salary: GBP29,355 - GBP31,571 per annum (DOE)
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 4 on 4 off shifts (Days: 06:00-18:00 and Nights: 18:00-06:00)
Ready to drive change in a sustainable future?
Blazers Fuels Ltd, part of Newbridge Energy Ltd, is a UK leader in premium wood fuel manufacturing. We're all about green energy, top-quality biomass products, and serious innovation. Our fuels are ENplus(R), BSL, Woodsure, and HETAS certified, and made exclusively from 100% virgin British wood residue.
Now, we're looking for a Skilled Shovel Driver to join our high-performing team and help keep our cutting-edge plant running safely, smoothly, and sustainably.
About The Role
Operating a JCB excavator, you'll play a key role in our production and logistics team by:
- Moving materials and products safely around the plant
- Loading silos and sorting/blending product
- Managing burner operations and monitoring product quality
- Recording bucket weights and completing documentation
- Handling ash waste and ensuring proper disposal
- Performing daily safety checks and maintaining excellent cab hygiene
- Keeping workspaces clean and hazard-free
- Reporting issues and contributing to continuous improvement
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Essentials
About you:
- A valid Shovel Driver / Rough Terrain Licence (or equivalent)
- At least 1 year's experience operating mobile plant machinery
- Good paperwork and numeracy skills
- A full, clean UK driving licence
- Strong safety awareness and a proactive work ethic
Desirables
- 5 GCSEs (grades 9-5 / A*-C or equivalent)
- IOSH Working Safely qualification or equivalent
Why Join Us
It's an exciting time to join Newbridge Energy. We're growing fast, investing in innovation, and building a positive, people-first culture, and if that's not enough we also provide:
- A stable, full-time role in a growing green energy business
- Competitive salary and regular shifts
- A chance to work in a purpose-driven, future-focused company
- Supportive, inclusive environment with development opportunities
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If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you, please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter and get ready to start your journey with us at Newbridge Energy.
Please note: We are managing this vacancy directly and are not accepting agency CVs at this time.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Machine Operator, Plant Operator, Shovel Loader Operator, 360 Plant Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Manufacturing Engineer, Junior Production Operative, Production Technician, Junior Service Engineer, Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Production Machine Operator, Die Cutting Operator may also be considered for this role.
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