Do you enjoy working outdoors, operating heavy machinery, and seeing tangible results from your work every day? Are you looking for a hands-on role where no two days are the same? Then we'd love to meet you. Valor Groep, part of the Ortessa Group, is looking for a motivated Wheel Loader Operator / Recycling Plant Operator to strengthen our team.
As a Wheel Loader Operator, you play an important role in giving valuable materials a second life. Together with your colleagues, you ensure that incoming waste streams are processed efficiently, safely, and sustainably.
Your responsibilities include:
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Operating various types of heavy equipment, including wheel loaders, material handlers, and shredders
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Directing incoming loads to the correct processing locations
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Inspecting and sorting materials for recycling and reuse
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Recovering valuable raw materials from waste streams
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Feeding oversized materials into shredding installations
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Performing basic daily maintenance on machinery and equipment
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Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment
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Working closely with colleagues to optimize recycling processes
At Valor, we believe waste is not the end of a product's journey. Every day, we work to recover as much value as possible from the materials we receive.
You'll join a close-knit team of dedicated professionals within an ambitious and growing organization committed to innovation and sustainability.
In addition, you'll benefit from:
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A gross monthly salary between €2,893 and €3,850, depending on your experience and qualifications
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Minimum of 24 vacation days plus 3.5 additional ATV days
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Travel allowance
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Fixed work location and stable daytime working hours
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Opportunities for training, certification, and career development
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Discount on fitness memberships
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Attractive pension scheme
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Collective healthcare insurance
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Working for a company that actively contributes to a more sustainable future
We are looking for someone who enjoys practical work, takes ownership, and thrives in a team environment.
You bring:
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Experience operating wheel loaders, excavators, material handlers, or other heavy equipment
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Alternatively, a strong motivation to learn and develop these skills
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A valid VCA certificate or willingness to obtain one through Valor Groep
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Experience with sorting cranes or material handlers is an advantage
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A flexible, hands-on attitude
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Good communication skills
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A strong commitment to safety
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Team spirit and a proactive mindset
Valor Groep is part of the Ortessa Group, an ambitious family-owned organization with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
With locations throughout Limburg and Brabant, Valor Groep forms part of a network of leading waste management and recycling companies.
Together, we manage the complete chain of waste collection, processing, recycling, and resource recovery. Our mission is simple: to be transparent about waste and maximize its value for a more sustainable future.
Through practical solutions, smart partnerships, and a results-driven approach, we help customers reduce waste and improve environmental performance every day.
Are you ready to join a company where your work directly contributes to a cleaner and more sustainable world? Then apply through the application button!
If you have any questions, please contact our HR team at +31 (0)88 731 0140.
Recruitment agencies: We kindly ask you not to contact us regarding this vacancy. We manage our recruitment process directly.
