Meridian Business Support

Loading Shovel Operator

LL15 2TN

Key information

Pay
£14.02 to £21.03 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Contract
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
30 Sep 2026
Closing date
29 Oct 2026

About this role

Loading Shovel Operator Ruthin Area | £14.02 per hour rising to £15.08 after 12 weeks | Weekly Pay | 4 on 4 off Shifts | Immediate Starts Available

Meridian Business Support is recruiting for a Loading Shovel Operator on behalf of our manufacturing client based in the Ruthin area. This is a temporary ongoing position with genuine temp-to-perm opportunities, offering excellent earning potential, structured training and long-term career prospects.

As a Loading Shovel Operator, you will support a busy manufacturing operation, ensuring materials are moved safely and production processes run efficiently while maintaining high quality and housekeeping standards.

As a Loading Shovel Operator, your responsibilities will include

  • Operating loading shovel and telehandler equipment safely across the manufacturing site
  • Loading infeed hoppers and ensuring a continuous flow of materials
  • Sorting and blending products to production specifications
  • Monitoring quality standards and accurately recording production data
  • Carrying out daily equipment inspections, cleaning and basic maintenance
  • Reporting faults, defects and safety concerns promptly
  • Supporting waste management processes and maintaining excellent housekeeping standards

To be successful as a Loading Shovel Operator, you will have

  • A minimum of 12 months' experience operating mobile plant machinery
  • A valid Loading Shovel, Telehandler, Rough Terrain or equivalent licence
  • Good numeracy skills and the ability to complete paperwork accurately
  • A full UK driving licence
  • A strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards

Applicants with experience as a Plant Operator, Mobile Plant Operator, Production Operative, Process Operative, Manufacturing Operative or Telehandler Operator are encouraged to apply.

Hours & Pay 4 on 4 off rotating shifts

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Days

6:00am to 6:00pm

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Nights

6:00pm to 6:00am

Pay Rates

  • £14.02 per hour
  • Overtime after 40.25 hours paid at £21.03 per hour
  • Sunday shifts paid at £28.04 per hour
  • £15.08 per hour after 12 weeks

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Immediate starts available
  • Free onsite parking
  • Good transport links
  • Subsidised canteen
  • Full induction and buddy system training
  • Online payslips
  • Modern manufacturing environment
  • Temp-to-perm opportunities

If you are an experienced Loading Shovel Operator looking to join a growing manufacturing business with excellent rates of pay and long-term opportunities, apply today.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.