Nightshift Machine Operator

 Role: Nightshift Machine Operator 

Location: Glasgow

Rate of Pay: £16 per hour

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.

About The Role

We are recruiting for a Nightshift Machine Operator to join our team at our Glasgow depot.

You will be responsible for safely operating plant and machinery to support the movement, sorting and processing of materials across the site. This is a hands on role within a busy operational environment where safety, teamwork and efficiency are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operating plant and machinery across the depot
• Loading, moving and sorting materials as required
• Carrying out daily checks and reporting any defects or concerns
• Ensuring machinery is operated safely and in line with site procedures
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across the site
• Following all Health and Safety procedures and wearing the required PPE
• Supporting the wider depot team when required

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with:

• Previous experience operating plant or machinery
• Experience operating a wheeled material rehandler, 360 excavator or loading shovel
• Relevant plant tickets are preferred, although an in house ticket can be provided for candidates with suitable experience
• A strong awareness of Health and Safety requirements
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A reliable and positive approach to work
• The ability to work in a busy operational environment

What’s In It For You?

• Overtime available

• Weekly pay with a competitive salary.

• 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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