Mobile Plant Operative Wheeled Loading Shovel & Telescopic Handler licences are required along with the experience. Job location: Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 area Pay Rate: £14.46 per hour | weekly pay every Friday | Overtime paid over 40 per week 150% Schedule: Monday to Friday | ideally 7am-3pm-but it will be agreed on the interview Industry: Waste & Recycling Job type: Full-Time, Ongoing Smart Solutions is looking for experienced Wheeled Loading Shovel & Telescopic Handler operator for the green waste composting, waste wood processing, and road sweepings recovery operation. The Role As a Mobile Plant Operative, you'll play a key part in the daily operations of handling bulk materials with a loading shovel, including loading waste shredding and screening machinery and lorries as part of a composting & wood processing operation. Applicants MUST be experienced and have held a nationally recognised mobile plant operator's qualification for Wheeled Loading Shovel and Telescopic Handler. Key Responsibilities: Operate and maintain machinery including loading shovels and material handlers Ensure safe and efficient loading of vehicles to maximise payloads and minimise environmental impact Coordinate day-to-day transport movements within the site Carry out daily inspections, maintenance checks, and report any faults Keep site areas clean, tidy, and safe at all times Communicate with visiting drivers, colleagues, and site supervisors professionally Maintain accurate records and timesheets Assist with weighbridge and administrative duties when required Skills & Experience Required Wheeled Loading Shovel valid licence Telescopic Handler valid licence Experience in waste, recycling, or industrial environments preferred Strong commitment to Health & Safety and environmental compliance Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions Good communication and teamwork skills What's on Offer Competitive hourly rate of £14.46ph MondayFriday daytime shifts Long-term opportunity with a respected industry leader Supportive, safety-first working culture Apply Now!