Excavator and Wheeled Loading Shovel Driver
Leith, Edinburgh
Full–Time Permanent Position
Renumeration - £34 to £46k depending on O/T
Do you have experience working in the Waste or Construction industries?
Are you ambitious and driven?
Do you love to drive efficiencies?
Do you have an eye for the development and support of your colleagues along the way?
If the answer to the above is yes then we may have the perfect role for you.
We are looking for an 360 Excavator Driver and A Wheeled / tracked Loading Shovel Driver to work at our Depots.
What will you be responsible for?
1. Maintain a high level of safe working across the site.
2. Loading material into various vehicles Fixed Plant / Shredders / Trommel
3. Pre-picking waste
4. Good general daily housekeeping of the site
5. Carrying out daily safety, greasing, and maintenance checks and documenting as per company procedures
6. Checking and re-filling fuel and oil daily
7. Effective Communication to other vehicle operators at sites to ensure safe and efficient working environment
8. Loading plant as the optimal rate
9. Ensure machinery and cabins are locked at end of shifts.
10. Complete any other reasonable tasks or requests as required.
11. Ensure breakdowns are reported to line manager in accordance with the site escalation process.
What We Offer
12. Weekly pay with a competitive hourly rate
13. Overtime opportunities available
14. Ongoing training and support, including one funded CPC module each year
15. Uniform and PPE provided
16. Employee Benefit Scheme
17. Be part of a company committed to safety, sustainability, and supporting its people
What We Are Looking For
18. Waste Grab Experience
19. Wheeled Loading Shovel Ticket
20. Positive attitude
21. A team player
22. Great communicator
Who Are We?
The NWH Group is one of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management businesses with a mission to change our industry for the benefit of the planet.
As a progressive, second-generation family business, we provide essential waste management services to the industrial, commercial, and construction industries. Our team of over 350 employees operates across ten sites in Scotland and North East England.
How to Apply