Airport HGV Class 2 Driver – Nights & Loading

Optime Group; East Malling; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate starts

Stansted Airport location

4 on 4 off shifts

Night shifts 18:00–06:00

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 position and involves short journeys between the airport consolidation centre and operational locations, with loading and unloading duties.

The role is physically demanding and requires a valid UK Class 2 licence, CPC, tachograph card, and at least one year of HGV Class 2 experience, plus a 5-year checkable history for airside access.

Qualifications

• A valid UK Class 2 (Category C) driving licence.
• A valid CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
• A good understanding of spoken and written English.
• At least one year's professional HGV Class 2 driving experience.
• 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 the vehicle.
• Collect and deliver stock across the airport.
• Check deliveries against manifests and report shortages or damage.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and transport documentation.
• Maintain regular communication with the warehouse management team.
• Work in accordance with Drivers' Hours, the Working Time Directive and health and safety procedures.
• Carry out other reasonable duties to support the operation.

Skills

Class 2 driving licence

CPC qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

English proficiency

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 position and involves short journeys between the airport consolidation centre and operational locations, with loading and unloading duties.

The role is physically demanding and requires a valid UK Class 2 licence, CPC, tachograph card, and at least one year of HGV Class 2 experience, plus a 5-year checkable history for airside access.