Location: Dumfries
Department: Operations
Reports to: Site Manager
Business: The NWH Group
Pay: £29000-£40000
About Us
At The NWH Group, we're more than just a waste management business — we're a family-run business with a proud heritage of transforming waste into valuable resources. Operating across Scotland and the North of England.
Our success comes from our people — from drivers and operators to engineers and office teams — all working together with a shared commitment to safety, teamwork, and doing the right thing.
The Role
We're looking for a skilled Wheeled Loading Shovel / 360 Excavator Grab Operator/ Baler Operator to join our dedicated operations team. In this hands-on role, you'll play a vital part in keeping our recycling yard safe, efficient, and well-organised, ensuring materials are moved, sorted, and loaded with precision and care.
You'll take pride in maintaining a tidy working environment and upholding the highest safety standards while supporting our mission to divert waste from landfill and maximise recycling.
Key Responsibilities
* Operate wheeled loading shovels and 360 excavators safely and efficiently
* Load and unload plant and vehicles in line with site operations
* Carry out daily maintenance, greasing, and safety checks
* Refuel and top up oil as required
* Support presorting and movement of material for recycling
* Maintain clear communication with site colleagues to ensure safe operations
* Keep the yard clean, tidy, and compliant with company safety standards
What We're Looking For
Essential:
* Proven experience in operating plant machinery
* A strong focus on safety, teamwork, and efficiency
* Positive, can-do attitude and reliability
Desirable:
* Experience using demolition grabs
* Prior experience in a recycling or waste management environment
* Valid CPCS or NPORS card (Wheeled Shovel / 360 Excavator)
Why Join NWH?
* Family-run business with strong values and a people-first culture
* Commitment to training, development, and internal progression
* Opportunity to be part of an award-winning, sustainable business shaping the future of waste management
* Competitive pay and benefits package
How to Apply
If you're safety-minded, reliable, and ready to make a difference in a business that values its people, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today at or email your CV to
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