Excavator/ Wheeled Shovel Operator

WRC Recycling is a family-run business based in Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, which is committed to supporting Scotland’s strive towards a circular economy. We offer clients bespoke, customer-focused waste solutions across Central Scotland, whilst ensuring customer service is at the heart of all operations.

Due to continued growth and development, WRC is looking to recruit an **Excavator/ Wheeled Shovel Operator **to support the operations of a brand-new, cutting-edge material recycling facility (MRF).

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and hard-working individual that is looking for their next career change to a rapidly growing business.

**Role Description**

Our Plant Operator role is a full-time, permanent position based at our new MRF in Inchinnan. Daily tasks include:

- Operating loading shovels and wheeled excavators safely and efficiently
- Pre-sorting/ conditioning material prior to feeding through the plant to optimise throughput
- Ensuring Health & Safety procedures are being followed at all times
- Ensuring the proper operation and daily maintenance of the Excavator and reporting any faults promptly and efficiently to our plant manager

**Desirable Qualifications and Skills**
- Experience in the waste industry is desirable but not essential
- Safe and competent knowledge of plant and equipment
- Proven track record of following Health & Safety procedures
- Awareness of how to operate safely within a large industrial environment
- Physically fit and motivated
- Strong team player
- Good communication skills

**What We Offer**

In return for your hard work, you will benefit from:

- Competitive hourly rate DOE
- Day shifts
- Company pension
- 28 days of annual leave (including public holidays)
- Industry training and progression opportunities
- Private healthcare

This is an excellent opportunity to join the wonderful team at WRC Recycling with an exciting future ahead for career progression.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Inchinnan: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Excavator: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person