Airside Paper Waste Collector Driver - Days Shifts - Gatwick Airport

TN United Kingdom; Horley; On-site; Full time

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Airside Paper Waste Collector Driver - Days Shifts - Gatwick Airport, Horley

Client: Optime Group

Location: Horley, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Aviation Recruitment experts Optime Group are looking for 3.5T Drivers to join one of our prestigious clients based in the Gatwick area. The role offers a fantastic opportunity to build a career within a leading logistics business at the airport.

What's on Offer:

• Rate of Pay: £12.89 per hour
• Shift pattern: 4-on / 4-off (This could be subject to change)
• Shifts: 06:00am to 18:00pm
• Staff parking
• Weekly pay (Every Friday)
• Temp to Perm (performance-based)
• ASAP

Key Duties:

• Drive a 3.5 tonne vehicle to various designated locations around the airport and external offices.
• Collect general office paper waste and replace bin liners.
• Collect confidential waste bins from office areas, ensuring secure handling at all times.
• Transport collected waste back to the yard for recycling and secure disposal.
• Maintain accurate records of collections and drop-offs as required.
• Ensure vehicle checks are completed daily and report any maintenance issues.
• Adhere to all site, road, and airport security regulations, especially in airside areas.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service when interacting with office staff.
• Maintain a clean and organised work environment.

Shifts:

The Airport is operational 7 days per week and candidates will be working on a 4 on 4 off rolling rota. This could be subject to change!

An example of the shift hours:

• Day 1: 06:00am to 18:00pm
• Day 2: 06:00am to 18:00pm
• Day 3: 06:00am to 18:00pm
• Day 4: 06:00am to 18:00pm
• OFF
• OFF
• OFF
• OFF

Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence (category B – up to 3.5 tonnes).
• Previous experience in a driving or waste collection role preferred.
• Good knowledge of health & safety and manual handling practices.
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Must be able to provide 5-year checkable history, in order for us to obtain your blue airside pass.
• Drug and alcohol testing will be required prior to employment.

PLEASE NOTE: As this position is in the aviation industry, successful applicants must be able to provide 5-year checkable history.

For an opportunity to interview for this fantastic role, please submit your CV to apply!

Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.