Site Operative in Maresfield, East Sussex
Posted by DM Recruitment
£31,580 a year
Maresfield · Temporary
We are seeking a reliable, experienced Site Operative / Loading Shovel Driver to join our team based at our clients facility in the Marshfield area (TN22 2HN).
In this role, you will play a key part in the day-to-day operations of the site. Your primary responsibility will be safe and efficient mobile plant operation—specifically operating a Loading Shovel to move, stock, and process materials, alongside general site maintenance and operational duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Plant Operation: Safe and efficient operation of a wheeled Loading Shovel to load, feed, stack, and move bulk materials across the site.
- Vehicle Loading & Unloading: Assist with the loading of outgoing haulage vehicles and processing plant hoppers while keeping material stockpiles safe and organised.
- Daily Plant Checks: Perform pre-use, daily maintenance checks on the Loading Shovel (checking fluid levels, grease points, tyre pressures, and cleanliness); report any faults immediately.
- General Site Operative Duties: Keep the working areas clean, tidy, and safe through routine site housekeeping, sweeping, and sorting.
- Health & Safety Compliance: Strictly adhere to all company Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) standards, risk assessments, and site speed limits. Wear all mandatory PPE at all times.
- Team Communication: Work closely with the Site Manager, weighbridge staff, and hauliers to maintain smooth operational flow throughout the day.
Essential
- Proven experience operating a Loading Shovel in a waste, recycling, quarrying, aggregate, or industrial site environment.
- High awareness of site safety and working around heavy machinery/pedestrians.
- Strong work ethic, reliable attendance, and ability to work the Tuesday to Saturday schedule.
- Ability to physically carry out general site maintenance duties when not operating plant.Reliable transportation to travel to the TN22 2HN area.
To apply for this position, please submit an up-to-date CV and a brief overview of your relevant plant operating experience
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.