Loading Shovel Operator
Company: Meridian Business Support
Salary: £14.02 to £21.03 an hour
Hours: Full-time
Location: Ruthin, LL15 2TN
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Contract
Posting date: 30 Sept 2026
Closing date: 29 Oct 2026
Loading Shovel Operator Ruthin Area | £14.02 per hour rising to £15.08 after 12 weeks | Weekly Pay | 4 on 4 off Shifts | Immediate Starts Available
Meridian Business Support is recruiting for a Loading Shovel Operator on behalf of our manufacturing client based in the Ruthin area. This is a temporary ongoing position with genuine temp-to-perm opportunities, offering excellent earning potential, structured training and long-term career prospects.
As a Loading Shovel Operator, you will support a busy manufacturing operation, ensuring materials are moved safely and production processes run efficiently while maintaining high quality and housekeeping standards.
Responsibilities
- Operating loading shovel and telehandler equipment safely across the manufacturing site
- Loading infeed hoppers and ensuring a continuous flow of materials
- Sorting and blending products to production specifications
- Monitoring quality standards and accurately recording production data
- Carrying out daily equipment inspections, cleaning and basic maintenance
- Reporting faults, defects and safety concerns promptly
- Supporting waste management processes and maintaining excellent housekeeping standards
Requirements
- A minimum of 12 months' experience operating mobile plant machinery
- A valid Loading Shovel, Telehandler, Rough Terrain or equivalent licence
- Good numeracy skills and the ability to complete paperwork accurately
- A full UK driving licence
- A strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards
Applicants with experience as a Plant Operator, Mobile Plant Operator, Production Operative, Process Operative, Manufacturing Operative or Telehandler Operator are encouraged to apply.
Hours & Pay
- 4 on 4 off rotating shifts
- Days: 6:00am to 6:00pm
- Nights: 6:00pm to 6:00am
Pay Rates
- £14.02 per hour
- Overtime after 40.25 hours paid at £21.03 per hour
- Sunday shifts paid at £28.04 per hour
- £15.08 per hour after 12 weeks
- Weekly pay
Benefits
- Free onsite parking
- Good transport links
- Subsidised canteen
- Full induction and buddy system training
- Online payslips
- Modern manufacturing environmentTemp-to-perm opportunities
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Contact Details:
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