Shovel Loader Operator

Job Description

Shovel Loader Operator Required – Portsmouth

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Shovel Loader Operator to work on a busy aggregates site in Portsmouth for a well-established and reputable company.

This role will involve operating a loading shovel across a fast-paced environment including loading trucks, feeding, wash plant, supplying a ready-mix plant, and mixing and moving products on an aggregates site. You will be expected to work efficiently while maintaining high safety standards at all times.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure maybe ongoing work with a respected company. You must be reliable, hardworking, and confident working within an aggregates environment. Flexibility and a proactive attitude are essential, live in the Portsmouth area.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating Loading Shovel on site
• Loading lorries and trucks efficiently
• Feeding and maintaining material flow
• Wash plant
• Supplying materials to ready mix plant
• Mixing and moving products across the aggregates yard
• Stockpiling and managing materials safely
• Carrying out daily machine checks and basic maintenance
• Adhering to all site health & safety procedures

About You

• Proven experience operating a Loading Shovel
• Experience working within an aggregates / quarry / recycling / plant environment
• Confident with loading, mixing and moving aggregate materials
• Reliable, professional, and able to work independently
• Strong awareness of site safety and procedures
• Must live within a commutable distance of Portsmouth
• Own transport preferred

Required Qualifications

• CPCS A22 Qualification or similar competency-based certificate (essential)
• MPQC Qualification (beneficial)
• CSCS Card

Working Hours

• Start: 06:30am
• Finish: 16:30pm
• Potential work until 19:00pm

What’s on Offer

• £22 per hour
• Ongoing work opportunity
• Immediate start available
• Work with an established company