Recycling Operative / Telehandler Driver (Cover Role)

Posting date:	10 February 2026
Salary:	£13.17 to £15.20 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	03 March 2026
Location:	Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS115xg
Company:	Manpower UK Limited
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	BBBH432775_1770749483

Summary

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:

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

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  Working on the recycling line as a picker/sorter- full time Mon - Fri
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  Covering Telehandler / Mobile Plant Operator duties when required
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  Operating machinery such as Telehandlers (e.g. Bobcat, JCB, Liebherr)
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  Supporting general site operations as needed

Requirements:

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  Full UK driving licence (Category B) - essential
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  Any experience operating Telehandlers or similar mobile plant machinery is desirable
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  In house training certificate is sufficient
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  Previous experience driving front shovel JCBs or similar machinery would be an advantage
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  Willingness to carry out manual work alongside driving duties
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  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.