Wheel Loader and Excavator Driver
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Wheel Loader and Excavator Driver</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are looking for a Wheel Loader / Excavator Driver to join our team at Clyst St Mary Exeter, on a full time basis. We offer a genuine long-term career path and a positive working culture.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Rock Solid Processing Ltd are market leaders in the recovery and recycling of metals and aggregates produced from Waste to Energy Plant Incinerator Bottom Ash (IBA) throughout Europe.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Our Wheel Loader / Excavator Drivers ensure that the material flows from the installation are processed correctly so that the production of the installation does not stagnate. In addition to material handling, the operator is an integral part of our team and assists the installation manager with the daily maintenance of the machines and the SOI</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Duties include:</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Effectively drive processed material from piles to place/load onto a truck/dumper</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Able to drive unprocessed bottom ash to crane for reprocessing process</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Be proficient in weighing and emptying containers of Non-Ferro</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Show ability to handle 360 Excavator over 10tn and/or Wheel Loader</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>To ensure correct administration of the various material flows</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>To ensure machine is in orderly condition and used in correct manner</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Be responsible for the safety of you and your colleagues</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Able to complete daily maintenance and accurate machine checks</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Able to monitor production process and intervene in event of malfunctions or obstructions</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Confident to support the installation manager in malfunctions, repairs or maintenance</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Help to manually clean the installation as required</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Happy to work within team environment promoting motived culture</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Able to learn quickly and work to set H&S standards</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Become sufficiently familiar with the installation and the production process</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Able to work on campaigns at other locations as required</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Skills required:</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Technical mindset and team orientated</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>No fear of heights</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Proven experience and competency</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Reliable and committed</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">For those seeking their next move and a long-term career path, APPLY NOW!</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Our reference: SE4270</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Vacancy: Wheel Loader and Excavator Driver</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Clyst St Mary Exeter</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary: £36,000-£39,000 per year based on experience</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Hours: Full time, Monday – Friday (Saturday Rota) Occasional</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Benefits: Company pension plan, generous holiday allowance and the opportunity for professional and personal growth</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Holiday Entitlement: 23 days holiday plus bank holidays</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of Rock Solid Processing</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">INDSH</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 28 Sep 2026
- Location: Clyst St Mary, Devon
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Category: Construction
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