Machine operator


Company:	Meridian Business Support
Salary:	£14.02 to £21.03 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Rhewl, LL15 2TN
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	16 Sept 2026
Closing date:	15 Oct 2026

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Summary

Meridian business support is recruiting for a Machine operator for a Company based in Ruthin area.

Machine operator Duties include:

- Operating a Loading Shovel/telehandler to transfer material and product around the site in a safe and efficient manner and within the speed limit

- Sorting and blending the product

- Loading infeed hopper

- Managing the operation of the burner – keeping walking floors loaded

- Ensuring good quality control of product

- Measuring bucket weights and recording thereof.

- Accurate completion of documentation

- Ash waste management – emptying of ash waste to appropriate skips and replacement of covers on skips at all times. Clean spilled ash around the skips.

- Report any faults to management. Report any damages to management.

- Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Airline the machines, including the air filter and radiator, each shift to keep them clean and minimise chip build-up that may cause damage. Airline around the conveyors and the infeed system. Grease the machines thoroughly in accordance with the vehicle handbook.

- Complete vehicle safety checks before and after shift, clean the cab regularly throughout the shift and particularly before handover. Refill the diesel and AdBlue at the end of each shift.

- Always maintain a high level of safety awareness

We are really keen to hear from applicants with the following skills and experience:

- A minimum of one years' experience in operating mobile plant equipment.

- Good numeracy and paperwork skills.

- Excellent housekeeping and quality standards.

- Full clean driving licence.

- A valid shovel driver/rough terrain licence (or equivalent)

Benefits:

- Free Onsite Parking

- Good transport links

- Modern, Welcoming and Positive Working Environment

- Subsidised Canteen

- Temp to Perm Opportunities

- Full training provided – “buddy system” and full induction training in place

- Online payslips

- Weekly pay

Hours & Shifts:

4ON 4OFF / DAYS -6AM - 6PM and NIGHTS 6PM - 6AM

Pay Rate: £14.02 per hour / overtime after 40.25 hours £ 21.03 / Sunday shift £ 28.04

After 12 weeks £15.08 per hour

Immediate start available / Weekly pay

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.

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