Mobile Plant Operator in Newport

Loading Shovel & 360 Operator

Newport, NP11 area
Pay :£14.00 per hour
Working hours: Monday to Friday | 6:00am – 5:00pm

Smart Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Shovel and 360 Operator to join our client based in Newport.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy recycling and waste transfer operation offering stable, full-time work within a growing company.

The Role:

• Safely operate Loading Shovel and 360 Excavator machinery within the recycling yard and waste transfer site
• Load, move, sort, and stockpile recyclable materials and waste streams
• Feed shredders, screening equipment, and processing machinery while maintaining production levels
• Carry out daily vehicle and machinery inspections and report defects promptly
• Assist with loading and unloading customer and supplier vehicles
• Ensure recyclable materials are separated correctly to minimise contamination
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment
• Follow all health & safety and environmental procedures on site

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday
• 6:00am – 5:00pm

Pay Rate:

• £14.00 per hour

Requirements:

• Experience operating Loading Shovel and 360 Excavator machinery
• Candidates must be confident operating machinery, as assessments will be carried out on site
• Strong awareness of health & safety procedures
• Reliable and hardworking attitude

Benefits

• Full-time, ongoing work
• Immediate starts available
• Opportunity to join a well-established recycling business
• Supportive working environment

Smart Solutions proudly supports the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly. We welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community and value the skills, experience, and dedication they bring.

Licence/Certification:

• 360 licence (preferred)
• Loading Shovel Licence (preferred)

Work Location:

• In person