Loading Shovel Operator

Company: Envar
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Location: Epping
Job Description:

Job Title:

Loading Shovel OperatorLocation:

Ashlyns Farm, Epping Rd, Chipping Ongar, Epping CM16 6RZSalary:

CompetitiveJob Type:

Permanent, Full timeHours:

Monday – Friday 7am – 5pm and every other Saturday 9am – 1 pmAbout Us:Envar is a producer and supplier of high-quality soil improver, woodland garden mulch, wood chip and biomass. We operate green waste composting sites across England with sites in Surrey, Northamptonshire, West London, Essex, Kent and Suffolk as well as our flagship site in Cambridgeshire where we also process food waste. In addition to composting Envar also recycle coffee grounds.About the role:Envar Composting are looking for a Loading Shovel Operator to operate mobile plant effectively always following health and safety procedures and policies.Responsibilities:Operate appropriate machinery and plant, as required, to maintain the safe and efficient operation of the site at all times, in particular loading shovel 360 tracked excavatorEnsure that plant and machinery is maintained to required standards, including daily & weekly checks, refuelling, lubrication and greasing, and that defects and breakdowns are promptly recorded and reportedImmediately report and complete defect reportsComply with site rules, H&S regulations and follow safe systems of workMaintain a safe working environment throughout your activities, including keeping working area tidy and access to walkways and emergency exits clearDeliver a high standard of customer care and service qualityEnsure appropriate safety equipment and PPE is used at all timesImmediately report: any contamination or non-conforming wastes delivered to site; accidents, incidents, and near misses; environmental hazards; health & safety breaches to the Supervisor or appropriate ManagerUndertake any training necessary to perform other tasks including the operation of other plant and equipment and/or supervisory dutiesComplete Manual Handling activities to assist in waste management activitiesAssist other operatives upon request and when authorised by your SupervisorCarry out other operational duties where necessary for business continuityStaff have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions at workStaff must co-operate, report unsafe conditions and comply with the company management systems and safe systems of work as well as co-workers to help everyone meet their legal requirements.About you:Essential:Safe operation of mobile plantGood CommunicationAble to work safely and follow H&S policy and proceduresA good attitude to environmental issuesFlexibility where neededTime ManagementPay attention to detailAbility to work alone or in a teamPositive AttitudeDesirable:Experience in the Waste IndustryTickets for mobile and/or fixed plantBenefits:Life Insurance with access to GP24Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance ProgrammeElectric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employeesCycle to work schemeCompany EventsGymFlex salary sacrificePlease click on the

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button to send your CV for this role.Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa’s at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK.Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Plant Operator, Mobile Plant Operator, 360 Excavator Operator, Loading Shovel Driver, Waste Management Operative, Recycling Operative, Site Operative, Heavy Plant Operator, Compost Site Operative, Machinery Operator, Yard Operative, Earthmoving Plant Operator, Production Operative, Skip Site Operative may also be considered for this role.

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Posted: October 8th, 2026