Airport Class 2 Driver: On-Site Waste & Recycling

The Best Connection Group; Crawley Down; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection Group is recruiting for Class 2/CAT C Drivers to join a busy Gatwick Airport waste and recycling operation. The role stays on-site, moving between terminals and zones to collect waste and deliver it to the on-site recycling facility.

Shifts are 06:00-18:00 (Days) or 18:00-06:00 (Nights) on a 4-on/4-off rota. Requires UK Cat C, CPC, Tachograph Card, and at least 12 months of professional HGV Class 2 experience, plus good English and a strong, active work ethic.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence, Category C (Class 2).
• Minimum 12 months' experience driving HGV Class 2 vehicles.
• Current CPC certification and a Digital Tachograph Card.
• Strong spoken and written English skills.
• Physically active and able to work hands-on.
• Verifiable 5-year work/education history for airside clearance.
• Willing to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Class 2 vehicle safely across the airport grounds.
• Pick up waste and recycling materials from terminals and work areas.
• Deliver collected materials to the airport's recycling facility.
• Load/unload waste bins and containers.
• Perform routine pre-shift vehicle checks and keep documentation up to date.
• Flag vehicle issues or faults to the operations team promptly.
• Stay in regular contact with the wider operations team.
• Comply with Drivers' Hours rules and Tachograph requirements.
• Adhere to airport security protocols and site safety standards.
• Take on other duties as reasonably required by the operation.

Skills

HGV Class 2 driving

CPC qualification

Tachograph Card

English proficiency

Safety aware

Active/fit

Job description

The Best Connection Group is recruiting for Class 2/CAT C Drivers to join a busy Gatwick Airport waste and recycling operation. The role stays on-site, moving between terminals and zones to collect waste and deliver it to the on-site recycling facility.

Shifts are 06:00-18:00 (Days) or 18:00-06:00 (Nights) on a 4-on/4-off rota. Requires UK Cat C, CPC, Tachograph Card, and at least 12 months of professional HGV Class 2 experience, plus good English and a strong, active work ethic.