Machine Operator

Role: Machine Operator 

Location: Leith

Rate of Pay: Hourly Rate Dependent 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. 

We are looking for an 360 Excavator Driver and A Wheeled / tracked Loading Shovel Driver to work at our Depot.

What will you be responsible for?

• Maintain a high level of safe working across the site.
• Loading material into various vehicles Fixed Plant / Shredders / Trommel
• Pre-picking waste
• Good general daily housekeeping of the site
• Carrying out daily safety, greasing, and maintenance checks and documenting as per company procedures
• Checking and re-filling fuel and oil daily
• Effective Communication to other vehicle operators at sites to ensure safe and efficient working environment
• Loading plant as the optimal rate
• Ensure machinery and cabins are locked at end of shifts.
• Complete any other reasonable tasks or requests as required.
• Ensure breakdowns are reported to line manager in accordance with the site escalation process.

What Are We Looking For?

• Waste Grab Experience
• Wheeled Loading Shovel Ticket
• Positive attitude
• A team player
• Great communicator

What’s In It For You?

• Overtime available 

• Weekly pay with a competitive rate

• 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 or call us on 03333 20 4000

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