Job 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