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Volvo Loading Shovel Driver
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Ormiston, East Lothian
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £27,276 - £33,513 Per Annum
Job Description
As a Volvo Loading Shovel Driver, you'll play a key role in keeping production running efficiently by safely moving logs, timber and materials throughout the sawmill and log yard.
Key Responsibilities
* Safely operate a Volvo Loading Shovel and associated plant equipment.
* Load, unload and transport logs, timber and by-products across the site.
* Maintain a consistent supply of materials to support production.
* Complete daily machine inspections and report any defects.
* Assist with loading and unloading vehicles.
* Maintain excellent housekeeping and health & safety standards.
* Work closely with production and maintenance teams.
What We're Looking For
* Previous experience operating a Volvo Loading Shovel or similar heavy plant machinery.
* A valid Loading Shovel or Plant Operator ticket (or equivalent).
* Experience within a sawmill, forestry, quarry, recycling, construction or other heavy industrial environment.
* A strong awareness of health and safety.
* Reliable, hardworking and able to work effectively as part of a team.
Experience operating other plant machinery such as forklifts, telehandlers or tractors would be advantageous but isn't essential
Key Responsibilities
* Safely operate a Volvo Loading Shovel and associated plant equipment.
* Load, unload and transport logs, timber and by-products across the site.
* Maintain a consistent supply of materials to support production.
* Complete daily machine inspections and report any defects.
* Assist with loading and unloading vehicles.
* Maintain excellent housekeeping and health & safety standards.
* Work closely with production and maintenance teams.
What We're Looking For
* Previous experience operating a Volvo Loading Shovel or similar heavy plant machinery.
* A valid Loading Shovel or Plant Operator ticket (or equivalent).
* Experience within a sawmill, forestry, quarry, recycling, construction or other heavy industrial environment.
* A strong awareness of health and safety.
* Reliable, hardworking and able to work effectively as part of a team.
Experience operating other plant machinery such as forklifts, telehandlers or tractors would be advantageous but isn't essential