360 Operator - Grabber

Job Description:

360 Operator – Scrap / Recycling Grabber

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000

Location: Derby – Loughborough

Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 15:30

We are recruiting for an experienced 360 Operator to join a well-established recycling and scrap metal business. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled 360 Excavator Operator or 360 Crane Operator who thrives in a busy yard environment and wants a stable, long-term role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safe and efficient operation of a 360 scrap metal grabber to move, lift, and sort materials.
• Using attachments including grabs, magnets, and shears to handle different types of scrap.
• Sorting, processing, and separating ferrous and non-ferrous metals for recycling or further processing.
• Loading and unloading vehicles within the recycling yard.
• Carrying out daily machine checks and routine maintenance on the 360 excavator.
• Following strict health and safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment.

Skills & Experience Required:

• A valid CPCS or NPORS licence to operate a 360 scrap grab operator machine.
• Previous experience in the scrap, waste, or recycling industry.
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures within a yard or industrial environment.
• Good level of physical fitness and ability to work in a hands-on, fast-paced setting.
• Basic mechanical knowledge to identify potential equipment issues.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £35,000 – £40,000 depending on experience.
• Day shifts, Monday to Friday, with early finishes at 15:30.
• A permanent role with a stable and well-established employer in the recycling sector.

If you are a certified 360 Operator looking to put your skills to work in a secure and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you.

This vacancy is being advertised by POST– Recruitment Ltd, an Employment Agency. Visit our website for more details.