Recycling Operative / Telehandler Driver (Cover Role)

  • Reference icon Reference Number: 432775
  • PublishDate iconPublished Date: 10/02/2026
  • JobType iconJob Type: Temporary
  • salaryRate iconSalary: £13.17 - £15.2 Per hour
  • domain iconIndustry: Manufacturing
  • type iconHours: Full Time


Job Title: Recycling Operative / Telehandler Driver (Cover Role)
Location: Beeston, Leeds (LS11)
Shift: Morning shift
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
Pay Rates:


  • £13.17 per hour when working on the sorting/picking line

  • £15.20 per hour when covering Telehandler / Mobile Plant duties


We are currently looking for a Recycling Operative / Mobile Plant Operator to join our team in Beeston, Leeds. This is a temporary ongoing contract, cover-based role, supporting site operations during holidays, overtime, and other staff absences.
The Role:


  • Working on the recycling line as a picker/sorter- full time Mon - Fri

  • Covering Telehandler / Mobile Plant Operator duties when required

  • Operating machinery such as Telehandlers (e.g. Bobcat, JCB, Liebherr)

  • Supporting general site operations as needed


Requirements:


  • Full UK driving licence (Category B) - essential

  • Any experience operating Telehandlers or similar mobile plant machinery is desirable

  • In house training certificate is sufficient

  • Previous experience driving front shovel JCBs or similar machinery would be an advantage

  • Willingness to carry out manual work alongside driving duties

  • Reliable, flexible, and safety-conscious


This role is ideal for someone with mobile plant experience who is happy to combine driving duties with hands-on work on the recycling line.
If you're interested and available for morning shifts, we'd love to hear from you.