Loading Shovel Driver

Position: Shovel Driver
Location: Sevenoaks or Tunbridge, Kent
Employment Type: Temp to Perm

NEW PASS WILL BE CONSIDERED

Swanstaff Ltd is seeking a reliable Shovel Driver to join a reputable industrial cleaning service provider based in Sevenoaks. The client specialises in bespoke industrial cleaning services tailored to meet the unique needs of their industrial clients and their sites.

This is a temp to perm role for the right candidate.

The Role:

The successful applicant must have a shovel ticket; high rise is desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Receive instructions from the Line Manager and carry out tasks efficiently in accordance with the law and the best interests of the company.
• Operate machines, equipment, and plant as requested and in accordance with policies, procedures, and appropriate training.
• Transport waste using appropriate vehicles and equipment.
• Load materials, as directed by the Line Manager, around the site using appropriate vehicles and equipment, ensuring all lorries, bins, and containers are loaded in a timely manner.
• Ensure all materials and waste are loaded into containers to keep the site clean and tidy.
• Complete all requested reporting information.
• Carry out driver's maintenance correctly, at the correct intervals, and report all vehicle equipment/container faults immediately by the approved system.
• Report any accident affecting vehicles, equipment, self, or third parties to the Contract Manager at once. Complete necessary forms fully.
• Operate loading shovel, telehandler, materials handler, or other loading machines where required.
• Sweeper driving.
• Keep all vehicles clean and tidy as well as jet washing and maintaining appearance.
• Conduct shift handover to appropriate members of staff.
• General maintenance, including walk-round checks and washing to ensure good appearance of vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with all company procedures.
• Operate equipment safely and competently.
• Assist with the general operation as required.

Essential Requirements:

• Shovel
• Material re-handler

Desirable Requirements:

• Telehandler
• 360 excavator

Benefits:

• Company Pension
• Company events
• On-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellness programme
• Investment in career development
• Employee Assistance Programme

If you have the relevant experience/qualifications and would like to apply, please submit your CV for review.