Airport HGV Class 2 Driver – Night Shifts, Hands-On Loading

Optime Group; Bentfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate starts

Job summary

Optime Group is recruiting experienced HGV Class 2 Drivers to support a major logistics operation at Stansted Airport. This is not a long-distance driving role; you'll make short journeys between the airport consolidation centre and operational locations, while also loading and unloading your vehicle as part of a hands-on job.

This position is physically demanding and not solely a driving role. Pay is £16.98 per hour with weekly pay, and a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern from 18:00 to 06:00.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Class 2 (Category C) driving licence.
• CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card are required.
• Good spoken and written English.
• At least 1 year of professional HGV Class 2 driving experience.
• Hands-on role with loading/unloading duties.
• Reliable and professional approach; pride in work.
• Willingness to provide 5-year checkable history for airside pass.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment drugs and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Class 2 vehicle safely around Stansted Airport.
• Transport goods between the airport consolidation centre and operational locations.
• Load and unload cargo from the vehicle.
• Collect and deliver stock across the airport.
• Check deliveries against manifests; report shortages or damage.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and transport documentation.
• Maintain regular communication with the warehouse management team.
• Comply with Drivers' Hours, Working Time Directive, health and safety procedures, and road traffic laws.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties to support the operation.

Skills

UK Class 2 licence

CPC qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

English language proficiency

1+ year HGV Class 2 experience

hands-on role

reliable and professional

airside pass 5-year history

Job description

Optime Group is recruiting experienced HGV Class 2 Drivers to support a major logistics operation at Stansted Airport. This is not a long-distance driving role; you'll make short journeys between the airport consolidation centre and operational locations, while also loading and unloading your vehicle as part of a hands-on job.

This position is physically demanding and not solely a driving role. Pay is £16.98 per hour with weekly pay, and a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern from 18:00 to 06:00.