Shovel Driver

Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Swanstaff Ltd

Position: Shovel Driver
Location: Tunbridge Wells OR Sevenoaks, 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, 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.
• Loading 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 manor.
• 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 machine where required.
• Sweeper Driving.
• Keep all vehicles clean and tidy as well as jet washing and maintaining appearance.
• Conducting shift handover to appropriate members of staff.
• General maintenance, including walk round checks and washing and ensuring good appearance of vehicles.
• Ensuring compliance with all company procedures.
• Operating equipment safely and competently.
• Assisting 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 then please submit your CV for review.