Wheel Loader Operator

Ready to make a real impact in recycling and sustainability?

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.

What will you do?

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:

• Operating various types of heavy equipment, including wheel loaders, material handlers, and shredders
• Directing incoming loads to the correct processing locations
• Inspecting and sorting materials for recycling and reuse
• Recovering valuable raw materials from waste streams
• Feeding oversized materials into shredding installations
• Performing basic daily maintenance on machinery and equipment
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment
• 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.

What do we offer?

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:

• A gross monthly salary between €2,893 and €3,850, depending on your experience and qualifications
• Minimum of 24 vacation days plus 3.5 additional ATV days
• Travel allowance
• Fixed work location and stable daytime working hours
• Opportunities for training, certification, and career development
• Discount on fitness memberships
• Attractive pension scheme
• Collective healthcare insurance
• Working for a company that actively contributes to a more sustainable future

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who enjoys practical work, takes ownership, and thrives in a team environment.

You bring:

• Experience operating wheel loaders, excavators, material handlers, or other heavy equipment
• Alternatively, a strong motivation to learn and develop these skills
• A valid VCA certificate or willingness to obtain one through Valor Groep
• Experience with sorting cranes or material handlers is an advantage
• A flexible, hands-on attitude
• Good communication skills
• A strong commitment to safety
• Team spirit and a proactive mindset

About Valor Groep

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.

Interested?

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.