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Colchester, Essex
Jul 17, 2025
Seasonal
Loading Shovel Operator - 13.38ph + Overtime - Temp to Perm - Outskirts of Colchester YOU MUST HOLD A VALID NPORS OR CPCS LOADING SHOVEL TICKET TO BE CONSIDERED Own transport is essential due to location We are currently recruiting on behalf of a busy and well-established recycling business based just outside Colchester. This is a temp to perm opportunity offering long-term career prospects for the right candidate. Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced Loading Shovel Operator with a background in the waste or aggregates sector . A counterbalance forklift licence is also required. You will be working as part of a team responsible for keeping the site running smoothly and efficiently. Duties of the Loading Shovel Operator will include: Operating a loading shovel to move and load materials Loading bulker lorries, hoppers, shredders Site housekeeping and bay emptying Daily checks and maintenance on machinery Operating other machinery such as mini diggers and material handlers (if trained) Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 17:30 15 hours of overtime available per week Pay Details: 13.38 per hour basic rate 20.08 per hour overtime Requirements of the Loading Shovel Operator : Valid NPORS or CPCS Loading Shovel ticket - essential Valid counterbalance forklift licence - essential Own transport - essential due to rural location Previous experience in waste, recycling or aggregates preferred This is a fantastic opportunity for a reliable, hardworking individual to secure a permanent position within a growing business. Apply today to be considered. INDIJ