Waste & Wheeled Loader Operator

Luxfermeltechnologies; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company in Manchester seeks an experienced Waste/Wheeled Loader Operator to handle materials and waste safely. You will operate a wheeled loader, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while performing equipment checks and maintaining a clean work environment. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications, including GCSEs and a valid wheeled loader operator card. This role offers training and development opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operating wheeled loaders in relevant environments.
• Good understanding of environmental requirements in waste management.

Responsibilities

• Operate a wheeled loader to handle waste materials.
• Conduct daily equipment checks and maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization on site.

Skills

Operating a wheeled loader

Health and safety compliance

Effective communication

Education

5 GCSEs including English, Maths, and Science

NPORS N209 or CPCS Trained Operator Card

Job description

Waste/Wheeled Loader Operator

Location: Manchester
Department: HSE
Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 per annum

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Waste/Wheeled Loader Operator to join our HSE team. Reporting to the HSE Advisor and responsible to the HSE Manager, you will play a key role in the safe and efficient handling of materials and waste across site. This role involves supporting hazardous and non‑hazardous waste collections and removals in line with health, safety and environmental legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a wheeled loader safely to load, move and stockpile waste materials.
• Carry out daily equipment checks and basic maintenance, reporting defects promptly.
• Move materials between storage areas and load wagons for disposal.
• Maintain a clean, organised work area.
• Follow site procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Communicate effectively with HSE and production teams.
• Support general duties related to site waste streams as required.

Essential Criteria

• At least 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English, Maths and Science.
• Proven experience operating a wheeled loader, ideally within a waste or manufacturing environment.
• NPORS N209 (Wheeled Loader) or CPCS Trained Operator (Red) or Competent Operator (Blue) Card for wheeled loader operations.
• Good understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements relating to waste management.

Working Pattern

• Mostly outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Day shift role with some flexibility to support waste collections.
• Working in close proximity to hazardous and non‑hazardous materials, using appropriate PPE at all times.

This role offers a supportive team environment, with opportunities for training, development and progression.

Apply today to join a company driven by Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development and Teamwork

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you wish to request that your application be considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please explicitly state so in your CV and / or accompanying cover letter.