Wheel Loader and Excavator Driver

Company: ROCK SOLID PROCESSING LTD
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Location: Cowdenbeath
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Job Description

Wheel Loader and Excavator Driver

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We are looking for a Wheel Loader / Excavator Driver to join our team at Cowdenbeath and Ladybank on a full time basis. We offer a genuine long-term career path and a positive working culture.

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.

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

Duties include:

  • Effectively drive processed material from piles to place/load onto a truck/dumper

Able to drive unprocessed bottom ash to crane for reprocessing process

Be proficient in weighing and emptying containers of Non-Ferro

Show ability to handle 360 Excavator over 10tn and/or Wheel Loader

To ensure correct administration of the various material flows

To ensure machine is in orderly condition and used in correct manner

Be responsible for the safety of you and your colleagues

Able to complete daily maintenance and accurate machine checks

Able to monitor production process and intervene in event of malfunctions or obstructions

Confident to support the installation manager in malfunctions, repairs or maintenance

Help to manually clean the installation as required

Happy to work within team environment promoting motived culture

Able to learn quickly and work to set H&S standards

Become sufficiently familiar with the installation and the production process

Able to work on campaigns at other locations as required

Skills required:

  • Technical mindset and team orientated xwzovoh

No fear of heights

Proven experience and competency

Reliable and committed

For those seeking their next move and a long-term career path, APPLY NOW!

Our reference: SE4110

Vacancy: Wheel Loader and Excavator Driver

Location: Cowdenbeath and Ladybank

Salary: £36,000 per annum based on a 48 hour week

Hours: Full time, Monday – Friday (Saturday Rota) Occasional

Benefits: Company pension plan, generous holiday allowance and the opportunity for professional and personal growth

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Posted: April 4th, 2026