Class 2 Driver

Aviation Network Heathrow; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking HGV Class 2 Drivers based at London Heathrow Airport. This full-time position offers competitive pay rates ranging from £15.31 to £28.74 per hour. Responsibilities include driving HGV 2 vehicles and managing airfreight cargo. Requirements include a valid UK manual driving licence, age of 21+, and a clean criminal record. Enjoy a work-life balance with a 4 on 2 off shift pattern and additional overtime opportunities.

Benefits

Free parking in a ULEZ-free zone

Flexible pay options

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Aged 21+ due to insurance requirements.
• HGV driving experience is desirable but not essential.
• A clean criminal record (DBS check required).

Responsibilities

• Driving HGV 2 vehicles within Heathrow Airport.
• Delivering and collecting airfreight cargo to and from aircraft.
• Loading and unloading palletised items using specialist equipment.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Ability to pass a driver's medical

Valid UK manual driving licence

Job description

We are offering a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in the cargo industry!

Our prestigious client is based at London Heathrow Airport and is seeking HGV Class 2 Drivers to join their dynamic team.

Position

HGV Class 2 Driver

Location

London Heathrow Airport

Payrate

£15.31 p/h - £28.74 p/h

Hours

Full-time, 4 on 2 off shift pattern, between 05:00 AM to 00:30 PM

Responsibilities

• Driving HGV 2 vehicles within Heathrow Airport (Airside driving training provided).
• Delivering and collecting airfreight cargo to and from aircraft.
• Loading and unloading palletised items using specialist equipment.

Requirements

• Aged 21+ due to insurance requirements.
• Valid UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• HGV driving experience (Airside driving desirable but not essential).
• A clean criminal record (DBS check required).
• Work‑life balance with early and late shifts on a 4 on 2 off rota.
• Ability to pass a driver's medical and colour vision assessment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Entry-level payrate of £15.31 per hour / £31,800 per year.
• Overtime payrate between Monday - Friday £21.55 p/h.
• Weekends/Bank holidays payrate £28.74 p/h.
• Full-time hours with overtime opportunities available.
• Flexible pay options: choose weekly or monthly pay.
• Work‑life balance with a 4 on 2 off shift pattern.
• Free parking in a ULEZ‑free zone.

Contact

For more information, please contact Mandi Mann at Aviation Recruitment Network Ltd.