Class 2 Driver

Driver Hire Gatwick; Crawley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An airport operations firm in Crawley is looking for Class 2 Drivers to join their team. The role involves operating specialized airport vehicles, supporting flight operations, and ensuring safety in a busy airside environment. Candidates must possess a valid Class 2 licence and have a minimum of one year's driving experience. Flexibility for shift patterns and early starts is required. Join a fast-paced and safety-critical role today.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Class 2 (Category C) licence.
• A minimum of 1 year's Class 2 driving experience.
• Ability to pass a standard DBS check.
• Provide 5 years of checkable work history.
• Flexibility for early mornings and shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialist airport vehicles and support flight operations.
• Drive high loaders for aircraft catering and cargo dollies.
• Transport air freight, pallets, and mail between secure warehouses and aircraft.
• Liaise with flight crews, ramp agents, and ground operations teams.
• Ensure all loads are handled in line with airport safety and security procedures.

Skills

Reliable

Safety-focused

Strong communication

Job description

Class 2 Driver - Airport Operations

Location: Airport-based
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 2 off or 5 on / 3 off (including early starts from 3:00am)

We are currently recruiting Class 2 Drivers to join our airport operations team. This is a fast-paced, safety-critical role working airside within a busy airport environment.

The Role

As a Class 2 Driver, you will be responsible for operating specialist airport vehicles and supporting flight operations, including:

• Driving specialised units such as high loaders for aircraft catering and cargo dollies
• Transporting air freight, pallets, and mail between secure warehouses and aircraft
• Operating safely within a busy airside environment
• Liaising with flight crews, ramp agents, and ground operations teams
• Ensuring all loads are handled in line with airport safety and security procedures

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Hold a valid Class 2 (Category C) licence
• Have a minimum of 1 year's Class 2 driving experience
• Be able to pass a standard DBS check
• Provide 5 years of checkable work history (airport security requirement)
• Be reliable, safety-focused, and able to work early mornings and shift patterns

Shift Pattern

• 4 on / 2 off or 5 on / 3 off
• Includes early starts from 3:00am
• Flexibility is essential due to operational demands