Driver - Hook Lift

Cleanaway; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms and training provided

Competitive hourly rate with penalties

Career opportunities

Job summary

Cleanaway is seeking an experienced Hook Lift Driver based at our Morningside depot in Brisbane. This is a permanent full-time role with early starts, performing essential waste collection services and operating a company vehicle across the region.

You will deliver loads to recycling and disposal facilities and ensure high standards of customer satisfaction. The role requires an unrestricted HR Licence with at least 12 months driving experience; waste industry experience is preferred but not

Qualifications

• Hold an unrestricted HR Licence with at least 12 months driving experience.
• Waste industry experience preferred but not essential; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Providing waste collection services and operating a company vehicle.
• Delivering loads to nominated recycling and disposal facilities.
• Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Maintaining presentation of the vehicle, inside and out.

Skills

Customer-focused

Safety-conscious

Reliable

Independent worker

Education

HR Licence

Job description

Join Australia’s leader in sustainable, total waste management solutions.

• Permanent full-time role – Morningside, QLD
• $36.22 per hour + Penalties for overtime
• Thursday to Monday or Sunday to Thursday 5AM start with opportunity for overtime
• Uniforms and training provided

The Opportunity

Based out of our Morningside QLD depot in Brisbane, we are seeking experienced Hook Lift Driver for full-time work, performing essential services throughout the region

You will be responsible for:

• Providing waste collection services and operating a company vehicle
• Delivering loads to nominated recycling and disposal facilities
• Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
• Maintaining presentation of the vehicle, inside and out

About You

• Hold an unrestricted HR Licence with at least 12 months driving experience
• Waste industry experience preferred but not essential as we’ll support the right person to learn
• A collaborative team player who can also work independently.
• Presentable, professional, and customer-focused.
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and eager to learn.
• Open to building a long-term career with development opportunities.

About Us

Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy. When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

As a high growth, ASX listed organisation with over 10000 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry leading HSE performance. We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities Nationally.

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities in a high growth, Australian business
• Supportive and safe work environment
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits: Employee share program, company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP, discounts on private health insurance and more

Our Process

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.

Applications close: 17 Oct 2026 E. Australia Standard Time