Material Handler (360 Operator)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Nottingham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

360 material handler Excavator Recycling Waste Management Plant Operation Health & Safety

FULL DESCRIPTION

We are recruiting Material Handlers (360 Operators) to join our team at our new Nottingham site. This is a skilled plant operator role responsible for operating 360 material handlers in a safe, controlled and productive manner. You will play a key role in maintaining site throughput, feeding plant, loading vehicles and ensuring materials are handled efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate 360 material handlers to move, load and sort scrap materials
  • Feed processing equipment safely and efficiently
  • Load and unload vehicles in line with site procedures
  • Maintain awareness of site traffic management plans and pedestrian safety
  • Conduct daily pre-start checks and complete required documentation
  • Report defects, faults or performance issues immediately
  • Carry out routine cleaning and basic maintenance of your machine
  • Work to production targets while maintaining safety and quality standards
  • Support housekeeping standards across operational areas

Machine Responsibility

Operators are expected to take ownership of their machine, including:

  • Daily inspections and condition monitoring
  • Reporting wear and tear or mechanical issues promptly
  • Keeping the cab and external areas clean and presentable
  • Operating within manufacturer guidelines and site procedures

Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Operate plant in accordance with Health & Safety legislation and site rules
  • Wear appropriate PPE at all times
  • Follow Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Remain vigilant to pedestrians, other plant and vehicle movements
  • Report near misses, hazards or unsafe behaviours
  • Support environmental compliance requirements

Skills & Experience

Essential:

  • Valid 360 material handler / excavator licence (e.g. NPORS or CPCS)
  • Experience operating 360 plant within recycling, waste, aggregates or heavy industry
  • Strong understanding of safe plant operation
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Reliable and safety-focused

Desirable:

  • Experience working within metal recycling
  • Basic mechanical awareness

Personal Attributes

  • Responsible and proactive
  • Safety-conscious at all times
  • Good communication skills
  • Team-oriented and dependable

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience)
  • Overtime paid after 40 hours per week
  • Full PPE provided
  • Opportunity to join a newly established and growing site
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

If you are an experienced 360 operator looking to join a growing operation where safety and performance are key, we would like to hear from you.

For more information please click here: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] jobs and careers | Indeed.com

Sign up free — access 45,000+ UK sponsor-licensed jobs