Airport HGV Class 2 Driver – Waste & Recycling

Optime Group; Horley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff parking

Weekly pay

Temp to perm opportunities

Job summary

Optime Group is recruiting experienced HGV Class 2 Drivers to support a major recycling operation at Gatwick Airport. This is not a long-distance driving role; you’ll be driving around the airport, collecting domestic and commercial waste and recycling from terminals and operational areas before transporting it back to the airport recycling centre.

The role is physical and involves loading/unloading, daily safety checks and adherence to drivers' hours and health and safety rules.

Qualifications

• A valid UK Class 2 (Category C) Driving Licence.
• At least one year's professional HGV Class 2 driving experience.
• A valid CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
• A good understanding of spoken and written English.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment drugs and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Class 2 vehicle safely around Gatwick Airport.
• Collect domestic and commercial waste and recycling from terminals and operational areas.
• Transport waste and recycling to the airport recycling centre.
• Load and unload waste containers as part of the collection process.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and complete transport documentation.
• Report vehicle defects, damage or operational issues promptly.
• Maintain regular communication with the operational team.
• Follow Drivers' Hours, the Working Time Directive and Tachograph regulations.
• Follow all airport security procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties required to support the operation.

Skills

HGV Class 2 driving

CPC qualification

Tachograph

English proficiency

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Optime Group is recruiting experienced HGV Class 2 Drivers to support a major recycling operation at Gatwick Airport. This is not a long-distance driving role; you’ll be driving around the airport, collecting domestic and commercial waste and recycling from terminals and operational areas before transporting it back to the airport recycling centre.

The role is physical and involves loading/unloading, daily safety checks and adherence to drivers' hours and health and safety rules.