At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate telehandlers and loading shovels, managing crop feedstock at a renewable energy site.
- Company: Join a leading renewable energy business in Grantham with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Earn £33,000–£35,000, enjoy weekdays only, and access training opportunities.
- Other info: Permanent position with modern equipment and long-term career growth potential.
- Why this job: Be part of a hands-on role that supports renewable energy and makes a real difference.
- Qualifications: Experience operating telehandlers, loading shovels, or similar mobile plant is essential.
Are you an experienced Telehandler Operator, Loading Shovel Operator, Plant Operator or Agricultural Machinery Operator looking for a permanent days-based role near Grantham? We're recruiting for a leading renewable energy business at its flagship anaerobic digestion facility in Great Gonerby, Grantham. This is a hands-on position operating telehandlers, loading shovels and other mobile plant, moving and loading crop feedstock and supporting the safe day-to-day running of a busy renewable energy site.
What's in it for you?
- £33,000–£35,000 depending on experience
- Monday to Friday 8am–5pm
- No evenings
- No weekends
- Permanent position
- Great Gonerby / Grantham location
- Modern plant and equipment
- Long-term opportunity within renewable energy
- Training and development
The Role
You will be responsible for safely operating mobile plant and supporting the movement and handling of feedstock across the site. Key duties will include:
- Operating telehandlers and loading shovels
- Moving, loading and managing crop feedstock
- Loading and unloading vehicles
- Supporting the feeding of the anaerobic digestion process
- Managing feedstock around storage and silage clamp areas
- Carrying out daily pre-use inspections
- Reporting defects and maintenance requirements
- Completing basic operator maintenance
- Keeping operational areas clean and safe
- Supporting wider plant operations when required
- Working safely around HGVs, agricultural vehicles and other mobile plant
What We're Looking For
We want to hear from candidates with experience operating:
- Telehandlers
- Loading shovels
- Wheeled loaders
- Tractors
- Agricultural machinery
- Other mobile plant
You may currently be working as a Telehandler Operator, Telehandler Driver, Loading Shovel Operator, Plant Operator, Plant Operative, Agricultural Operator, Tractor Driver, Recycling Plant Operator or Quarry Operative. Experience within anaerobic digestion, renewable energy or biomass would be advantageous, but it is not essential. Candidates from agriculture, waste, recycling, quarrying, aggregates and similar environments would be well suited.
Tickets & Licences
Relevant mobile plant certification would be advantageous, including:
- Telehandler
- Loading Shovel / Wheeled Loader
- Tractor CPCS
- NPORS
- Equivalent recognised competency
Candidates with strong practical operating experience who may require refresher or site-specific training may also be considered.
If you're an experienced Telehandler Operator or Plant Operator looking for a permanent role near Grantham, apply today.
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