Driver Hire Leeds West is recruiting on behalf of a leading waste management and recycling company based in Leeds. We are currently seeking a dependable and experienced
Night Shift Hook lift Driver to join the team for an ongoing night shift role, focused on local shunting operations between two nearby depots.
This is a fantastic opportunity for drivers with hooklift experience looking for a steady night schedule with minimal traffic and short-distance runs.
🔧 The Role:
- Operating a hook lift vehicle to shuttle baled recyclable materials
- Moving loads between the main recycling facility in Leeds and a secondary depot directly across the road
- Ensuring safe and efficient hook lift operations during all transfers
- Working independently overnight with occasional interaction with site teams
- Adhering to site safety and transport compliance protocols
Initial working hours: 🕒 7:00 PM - 4:00 AM
(subject to change depending on operational needs) ✅ Requirements:
- Valid Category C (Class 2) driving licence
- Valid CPC and Tachograph card
- Experience operating hooklift systems (required)
- Strong awareness of safety when operating heavy vehicles in confined spaces
- Reliable, self-motivated and able to work night shifts consistently
💷 Pay Rates:
- Standard hourly rate: £20.17 per hour
- Overtime rate: £20.73 per hour
- Holiday Pay Included: Yes
- Once Permanent: Once permanent, our client is offering a basic starting salary of £31,200 per annum alongside the opportunity for overtime, and enhanced payrates over Bank Holiday.
🚛 What We Offer:
- Night shift consistency with set start times
- Short, local routes - no long-haul or multi-drop work
- Weekly pay
- Friendly, supportive team at Driver Hire Leeds West
- Opportunity for long-term placement with a well-established client
If you have hook lift experience and are looking for stable night work in Leeds, this is the role for you!
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Apply today or contact
Driver Hire Leeds West for more information.
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