Loading Shovel and Wheeled grab operator Leicester

  • Job Reference: 00109983-1
  • Date Posted: 20 February 2026
  • Employer: Smart Solutions
  • Website: https://www.smartsolutions.co.uk/
  • Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
  • Salary: £13.73 to £14.90 Per Hour
  • Bonus/Benefits: £13.73 – £14.90 per hour Overtime: £19.22 – £20.86 per hour
  • Sector: Transport & Logistics
  • Job Type: Temporary

Job Description

Mobile Plant Operator

Leicester
£13.73 – £14.90 per hour | Overtime up to £20.86 per hour

We are recruiting a Mobile Plant Operator for a busy waste and recycling site in Leicester. This is a stable, long-term opportunity offering competitive pay, regular overtime, and consistent hours.

The Role

Operating mobile plant machinery to support daily waste processing and site operations.

Plant Equipment:

  • Loading Shovel
  • 360 Wheeled Grab

(Both licences preferred, at least one essential.)

Hours

  • Standard: 07:00 – 16:30
  • Flexibility required between 06:00 – 20:00
  • Overtime paid after 45 hours

Pay

  • £13.73 – £14.90 per hour
  • Overtime: £19.22 – £20.86 per hour

Duties

  • Safe operation of mobile plant machinery
  • Loading and moving materials across site
  • Supporting recycling and waste processing
  • Daily vehicle checks and defect reporting
  • Following strict Health & Safety procedures

Requirements

  • Valid Loading Shovel and/or 360 Wheeled Grab licence
  • Previous plant operating experience (waste/recycling preferred)
  • Strong awareness of site safety
  • Reliable, flexible, and team-oriented