Location: Carryduff (on-site)
Hours: Full-time, 07:30–16:30, Monday–Friday (overtime available)
Contract: Permanent
Pay: Competitive (DOE) + overtime
Start: ASAP
About the role
We're hiring plant operators for either machine: a wheeled loading shovel or a 360 excavator. Dual-ticket operators are welcome, but single-ticket applicants are absolutely encouraged — we're happy to hire separately for each machine and can upskill the right person over time.
What you'll do
* Operate a loading shovel or 360 excavator (depending on your ticket/experience) to:
* Load walking-floor/artic trailers and hoppers
* Stockpile, push-up and segregate materials
* Keep bays, traffic routes and the yard tidy; support housekeeping
* Complete daily pre-use checks; log defects; basic greasing/maintenance assists
* Follow banksman/exclusion-zone rules, reversing and hot-load procedures
* Communicate by radio with weighbridge/transport to hit turnaround targets
* Pitch in across the yard when needed
What you'll need
* Valid ticket for Wheeled Loading Shovel or 360 Excavator (we consider below/above 10t)
* Proven experience on your ticketed machine (transfer station/MRF experience ideal)
* Strong safety awareness around pedestrians, vehicles and plant
* Able to keep accurate records (checks/defects) and follow instructions under time pressure
* Right to work in the UK and reliable commute to Carryduff
Nice to have
* Second plant ticket (we'll support training if you want to add it)
* Experience loading walking floors; banksman/marshalling, First Aid, Fire Warden, Manual Handling
* Telehandler or forklift
What we offer
* Competitive hourly rate + paid overtime
* PPE provided; refresher training and additional tickets supported
* Stable hours with a growing NI employer
* Progression routes (Lead Operator / Weighbridge / Team Lead)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £12.30 per hour
Expected hours: 45 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
Work Location: In person