HGV Class 2 Driver - Night Shifts - Recycling Department - Gatwick Airport

Aviation Recruitment experts Optime Group are looking for Class 2 HGV Drivers to join one of our prestigious clients based in the Gatwick area. The role offers a fantastic opportunity to build a career within a leading logistics business at the airport.

What's on Offer:

• Rate of Pay: £17.30 per hour
• Shift pattern: 4-on / 4-off (This could be subject to change)
• Shifts: 18:00pm to 06:00am
• Staff parking
• Weekly pay (Every Friday)
• Temp to Perm (performance-based)

Start date :

• 15th June 2026

Key Duties:

• Being part of a team to collect Domestic and Commercial waste in and around Gatwick Airport.
• Consider domestic versus international driving regulation.
• Loading, unloading, and the delivery of goods, collection of returns and empty media delivered back to the consolidation centre.
• Follow customer specific procedures.
• Maintain regular contact with the warehouse management team.
• Count and check all products, compare to manifest and complete a visual check for damage.
• Report any excesses, shortages or damage to the warehouse manager or team leader in a timely manner.
• Secure loads effectively and ensure loads are within the weight limits.
• Complete routine vehicle checks and ops 13 paperwork. 
• Comply with appropriate working time legislation.
• Any other reasonable duties and tasks as required.
• Compliance with Tachograph regulations inclusive of CPC training and tachograph operation. 

Shifts:

The Airport is operational 7 days per week and candidates will be working on a 4 on 4 off rolling rota. This could be subject to change!

An example of the shift hours:

• Day 1: 18:00pm to 06:00am
• Day 2: 18:00pm to 06:00am
• Day 3: 18:00pm to 06:00am
• Day 4: 18:00pm to 06:00am
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Requirements:

• Class 2 Drivers who hold a Full UK Driving License.
• You must hold a valid CPC and Digi Card.
• Great understanding of the English language.
• Drivers who are passionate and take pride in their work.
• Must be able to provide 5-year checkable history, in order for us to obtain your blue airside pass.
• Drugs and alcohol testing will be required prior to employment.

PLEASE NOTE: As this position is in the aviation industry, successful applicants must be able to provide 5-year checkable history.