Details:
- Salary: £16.41 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Waterbeach Cambridgeshire
- Date: 11 hours ago
Description:
Class 2 Driver (Hookloader / Roll‑On‑Off) - Cambridge
Location: Waterbeach, Cambridge Working Pattern: Thursday to Monday (5 days) Hours: 05:30-15:30 (30‑minute unpaid break) Pay: Hourly basic rate + weekend working allowance (£55 per weekend day worked) Overtime: Occasional overtime available Contract Length: Until October 2026 Role Type: Class 2 Driver - Hookloader / Roll‑On‑Off
About the Role
A long‑term opportunity has become available for an experienced Class 2 Driver to operate a Hookloader (Roll‑On‑Off) 6/8‑wheel vehicle. The role is based at the Waterbeach depot and involves servicing household recycling centres across the county, collecting large containers and transporting them to designated disposal points.
This is a stable assignment running until October 2026, offering consistent daytime hours and weekend allowances.
Key Responsibilities
Operating a Class 2 Roll‑On‑Off / Hookloader vehicle
Collecting large containers from household recycling sites across the county
Transporting waste materials to various disposal points
Ensuring safe loading, unloading and movement of containers
Completing daily vehicle checks and maintaining compliance standards
Working independently across multiple site locations
Requirements
Valid Class 2 (Category C) licence
Experience operating hookloader / roll‑on‑off vehicles
Good understanding of safe loading and waste‑handling procedures
Ability to work Thursday-Monday shift pattern
Reliability, strong time‑keeping and safe working practices
Comfortable working independently across multiple sites
Pay & Benefits
Competitive hourly rate
£55 weekend working allowance per Saturday and Sunday worked (£110 total for both days)
Consistent daytime hours
Occasional overtime available
Long‑term contract until October 2026
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Class 2 Hookloader Driver looking for a long‑term role in Cambridge, please get in touch to discuss this opportunity.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job