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Ward Recycling
Crane Driver
Ilkeston, Derbyshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 4 hours ago
- Salary
- 13.00 GBP Hourly
- Recruiter
- Ward Recycling
- Closes
- 11 Sep 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Job description
Ward are currently recruiting for an experienced Crane Driver to join our team in Ilkeston. You will be part of a hardworking team of employees who support in the recycling of over half a million tonnes of ferrous and non-ferrous metals each year.
Hours
Between 6:00am and 14:00pm, 40 + hours per week Monday to Friday.
Please note that weekend work may be required. Overtime will be paid at a higher rate.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will have experience working as a Crane Driver/Plant Operative and ideally within the waste/scrap industry. They will be self motivated, hardworking, team players who are able to work occasional weekends as required.
Duties will include:
Operate crane and other equipment in a safe, competent manner
Monitor materials and report and non-acceptable material items
Reform material pile to ensure most effective grab volume
Maintain clean and safe work environment
Benefits:
Competitive salary and bonus scheme
Company Pension
Bike to Work Scheme
About Us:
Today Ward Recycling employs over 400 people and operates a fleet of over 120 vehicles. The company is now managed by third and fourth generation family members who continue their commitment to developing waste management and recycling techniques, saving their customers money and helping them to meet and exceed their recycling targets. As a modern business, Ward are aiming to be a positive force in the world. We believe that if we treat our customers, partners, staff and neighbours with respect and dignity, we will succeed in both our business and sustainability goals. As a waste management and resource recycling specialist, the environment is close to our hearts.
We are committed to delivering market-leading performance on key environmental issues in our business, with our customers, our supply chain, and our end consumers.
Do you want to be part of a fast-growing company with a sense of purpose, committed to developing waste management and recycling techniques with an environmental conscience?
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Expected hours: 40 - 50 per week
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Schedule:
10 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From GBP13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 - 50 per week
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Schedule:
10 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Crane driver Ilkeston
Ad ID: 5416942514
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