Loading Shovel Operator 

Role: Loading Shovel Operator 

Location: NWH Group, Head Office

Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week

Rate of Pay: Depending on Experience

Who Are We?

The NWH Group is one of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management businesses with a mission to change our industry for the benefit of the planet. As a progressive, second-generation family business, we provide waste management services to the industrial, commercial, and construction industries. Our team of over 350 employees operates across ten sites in Scotland and North East England. 

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Loading Shovel Operator, you will play a key role in our operations by:

• Operating the loading shovel safely and efficiently across the yard and wash plant
• Loading and moving materials in line with production requirements
• Feeding material into the wash plant to maintain throughput targets
• Completing daily plant checks and reporting defects promptly
• Keeping accurate records of inspections and maintenance logs
• Following all health & safety procedures and environmental controls
• Supporting housekeeping and keeping the yard clean and organised
• Working collaboratively with the site team to meet operational KPIs

What Are We Looking For?

• A valid Loading Shovel ticket (CPCS or NPORS)
• Experience operating heavy plant machinery
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices
• Previous experience in waste, recycling, quarry or similar environments
• A reliable, proactive and safety focused attitude
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team

What’s In It For You?

• Overtime available 
• Weekly competitive pay
• Ongoing training and opportunities for career progression.​
• Uniform and PPE provided.​
• Employee Benefit Scheme 
• Be part of a company committed to sustainability, safety, and employee support.​

Come as You Are  

The NWH Group is an equal opportunities employer. We value people as individuals with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances. All employees are covered by this policy, and it applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, selection, training,  deployment, career development, and promotion. These areas are monitored, and policies and practices are amended if necessary to ensure that no unfair or unlawful discrimination, intentional, unintentional, direct or indirect, overt or latent exists.  

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements, please submit your application by emailing Careers@NWHGroup.co.uk 

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