Loading Shovel Driver

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Shovel Loader Operator to work on a busy aggregates site in Newhaven 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 Newhaven 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 Newhaven
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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed