Shovel operator

Why work at HKS?

Teamwork, personal development and innovation are ingrained in the culture at HKS. Working at HKS means plenty of opportunities, looking at your personal development and growth ambitions.

Do you want to work together towards a safe and sustainable future while fulfilling your professional ambitions? Then come work at HKS and make a daily difference at the market leader in metal recycling!

Your role

In the role of Shovel Operator, you will be responsible for efficiently and safely supporting our production process. Your daily tasks will involve loading and unloading production machines and lorries, shunting and weighing containers, and preparing loads for transport.

You will use the shovel to replenish feed hoppers, mix different material streams, and top up the intake bunker. Furthermore, you will be responsible for moving, sorting, and loading materials. You will take care of the daily maintenance of your machinery and contribute to keeping the site and our bunker halls organised and tidy.

Furthermore, you will guide suppliers and carriers during the loading and unloading of goods, and you will be responsible for inspecting materials.

We provide thorough internal training, so you become familiar with our methods, installations, and materials.

Your tasks

  • Loading and unloading machines and lorries.
  • Ranking, weighing and staging of containers.
  • Working with the loader: topping up, mixing, and feeding materials.
  • Daily maintenance of your machines.
  • Inspection of materials.
  • Supervising suppliers and hauliers.
  • Ensuring cleanliness and safety on the premises.
  • Working according to safety, environmental, and quality requirements

We offer

  • Working at a close-knit family business where employees are central and we are there for each other.
  • A challenging and responsible role within a dynamic and rapidly growing organisation.
  • A competitive salary and excellent benefits including company fitness and bicycle plan.
  • 27 holidays based on 40 hours per week.
  • Lots of room for personal development.

Your profile

  • MBO work and thinking level.
  • Demonstrable experience in operating a shovel.
  • Experience with a forklift truck; a certificate is an advantage.
  • In possession of a forklift certificate or willing to obtain one.
  • You work meticulously, accurately and safely.
  • Good command of the Dutch language (or willingness to learn it).

Interested?

Questions about this vacancy or want to meet first? Please contact us viaĀ personeelszaken@hksmetals.eu. You can also apply straight away, just click 'apply now'.

Still have questions?

Roy van Loon
Corporate Recruiter

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