Class 2/CAT C Drivers

The Best Connection; Guildford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection is currently seeking Class 2/CAT C Drivers for a waste & recycling contract at Gatwick Airport. This on-site role involves moving between terminals, collecting waste and recycling, and delivering to the airport’s recycling facility.

Shifts run 06:00-18:00 (Days) or Nights, with a 4 on 4 off rota. Applicants must hold a UK Class 2 licence, CPC, Digital Tachograph Card, and have strong English skills. The role is active and hands-on, not a traditional long-haul driving job.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence, Category C (Class 2).
• Minimum 12 months' recent experience driving HGV Class 2.
• Current CPC certification and a Digital Tachograph Card.
• Solid spoken and written English skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Class 2 vehicle safely on airport grounds.
• Pickup waste and recycling materials from terminals and work areas.
• Deliver collected materials to the airport’s recycling facility.
• Load/unload waste bins and containers.
• Perform pre-shift vehicle checks and keep documentation up to date.
• Flag any vehicle issues promptly.
• Stay in contact with operations team.
• Comply with Drivers' Hours rules and Tachograph laws.
• Follow airport security protocols and site safety standards.
• Take on additional duties as required.

Skills

Heavy vehicle driving

English proficiency

Physical fitness

Education

CPC certification

Digital Tachograph Card

Tools

Tachograph knowledge

Job description

Class 2/CAT C Drivers Wanted - Gatwick Airport Waste & Recycling Contract

The Best Connection has an exciting opportunity for Class 2/CAT C Drivers Days and Nights to join a busy operation based at Gatwick Airport.

Unlike typical HGV work, this role stays entirely on-site - you won't be covering long distances. Instead, you'll move between terminals and operational zones around the airport, picking up commercial waste and recycling, then delivering it to the on-site recycling centre. Expect a role that combines driving with genuine physical activity - it's far more hands-on than a standard driving job.

Key Details:

Where: Gatwick Airport

Rate: £17.82 per hour

Rota: 4 on, 4 off

Hours: 06:00-18:00 (Days) or #removed# (Nights)
Industry: Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Operating a Class 2 vehicle safely across the airport grounds
• Picking up waste and recycling materials from various terminals and work areas
• Delivering collected materials to the airport’s recycling facility
• Loading/unloading waste bins and containers
• Performing routine pre-shift vehicle checks and keeping documentation up to date
• Flagging any vehicle issues, damage or faults without delay
• Staying in regular contact with the wider operations team
• Complying with Drivers' Hours rules, Working Time Directive requirements and Tachograph law
• Adhering to airport-specific security protocols and site safety standards
• Taking on other duties as reasonably required by the operation

What We’re Looking For in the Class 2/CAT C Drivers:

• Full UK driving licence, Category C (Class 2)
• Minimum 12 months' recent experience driving HGV Class 2 vehicles professionally
• Current CPC certification and a Digital Tachograph Card
• Solid spoken and written English skills
• Someone happy to be active and physically engaged, not just sitting behind the wheel
• A dependable, conscientious worker who takes pride in their output
• Able to supply a full, verifiable 5-year work and/or education history (required for airside clearance)
• Willing to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol screening