Airside Driving & Warehouse Operative (Nights)

GBA Logistics; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family-owned logistics company in Slough is seeking a dedicated driver to ensure compliance with aviation security protocols while delivering airport supplies. Candidates must have a minimum of three years driving experience and a full UK driving license. The role requires effective route planning and teamwork, contributing to a supportive work culture that values employee development and community engagement. Ideal for those who align with a family-oriented business environment.

Benefits

Fair PAYE rates

Cycle to work scheme

Employee health care scheme

Team building exercises

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years driving experience (preferably airside).
• Full UK Driving License with less than 6 points.
• 5 year checkable employment history without gaps exceeding 28 days.
• Right to work in the UK with no disqualifying convictions for working airside.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 100% Aviation security protocols for all deliveries/collections.
• Load and secure items to delivery vehicles.
• Security screen items to either Cabin Baggage or Known Cargo Status.
• Communicate and manage routes to complete workloads efficiently.
• Plan and despatch loads using Transport Management System.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Route planning

Job description

Daily duties will be focused around receiving/despatching and delivering airport supplies to the airport environment.

GBA Global Solutions provides 24/7/365 UK national and global coverage from two main control centres and two hubs, focussed on domestic and European aerospace & airside logistics services (branded as 'GBA Skyway'), and global forwarding.

GBA Global Solutions is part of the GBA Logistics group, which has been delivering logistics solutions since 1987 and are a leading family-owned logistics company, operating in the top 50 Logistics Companies in the UK with annual turnover in excess of £100m.

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure 100% Aviation security protocols for all deliveries/collections processing through your facility.
• Load and secure items to delivery vehicles (which could be your own).
• Security Screen items to either Cabin Baggage or Known Cargo Status.
• Time management/route planning and communication to ensure your workload is completed.
• Planning and despatching loads (including via Transport Management System and liaising with drivers requiring assistance while performing their duties).
• Working within a small team so good team work ethic and ability to work on own initiative essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years driving experience (airside preferable but not essential).
• Full, UK Driving License with less than 6 points.
• 5 Year checkable employment history (no gaps in employment above 28 consecutive days).
• Right to work in UK & no disqualifying convictions for working airside.

What do our People say?

"Family Values and truly are. Will do utmost for staff: Driver allowed to take grand-daughter to prom in vehicle. Supported charity bike ride by supplying vehicle. Engaged with staff for helping with problems."

"Fair rate of PAYE. Cycle to work scheme. Employee health care scheme. Made to feel like family. Supportive HR. Team building exercises even if it is a meal and a drink."

"Great place to work with good rates of pay throughout. Progression and development are key elements of the business and shows a true reflection on how the company want to help the growth of their employees."

"The feeling like you are a part of the business family meant I settled in very quickly as I felt very included and that I could talk to my colleges."

"I am really enjoying working for GBA, management are very friendly and supportive, they respect you. HR department is very welcoming and continuously driving to develop the company, whilst taking onboard and listening to employees views. GBA offer flexibility within my role and there is a good work-life balance."

Culture fit is also vital to this role

We are looking for people who share our values. In a recent employee engagement survey, when asked "what is it like at GBA" the top three responses were "Challenging", "Interesting" and "Friendly". If this sounds like you then please get in touch.

GBA Logistics is an equal opportunities employer. Our people have made us the success that we are today and are the key to our continued growth moving forwards. We recognise the unique and valuable contributions that arise from a diverse and inclusive workforce built up from people with different backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and skillsets, that when combined together, help our business to thrive.