Class 2 Driver Nights

gategroup; Crawley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Free Uniform

Pension scheme

Job summary

Gate Gourmet is seeking a Class 2 Driver (Nights) to join the Transport team at Gatwick. You will drive a 15-18 tonne company vehicle through the airport environment, loading catering products and coordinating with flight crews and ground teams to keep aircraft on schedule.

The role includes hands-on with stores, safety procedures, and a strong emphasis on accuracy and safety in a high-stakes setting. 4 on 4 off, 6PM–6AM shifts with additional benefits and on-site facilities.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV CAT C Driving Licence (clean or up to 3 points).
• Digital Tachograph card and knowledge.
• 5 years of checkable references.
• Right to work in the UK (subject to Criminal Records Check).

Responsibilities

• Drive 15-18 tonne company vehicle at Gatwick airport.
• Load premium catering products and coordinate with flight crews and ground teams.
• Participate in bar and stores operations, search and sealing procedures.
• Be part of a safety-critical operation with close attention to detail.

Skills

Tachograph card

Education

HGV CAT C Licence

Job description

CLASS 2 Driver (Nights)

We are currently looking for HGV Drivers to join our Transport team at Gatwick.

What You\'ll Be Doing:

You\'ll command a 15-18 tonne company vehicle through the unique, secure environment of a working airport - no two days are the same! From loading premium catering products to coordinating with flight crews and ground teams, you\'ll play a vital role in keeping aircraft on schedule and passengers happy. Beyond driving, you\'ll get hands-on with bar and stores operations, search and sealing procedures, and be part of a safety-critical operation where your attention to detail really matters.

What We Need From You:

• Valid HGV CAT C Driving Licence (clean or up to 3 points)


• Digital Tachograph card and knowledge


• 5 years of checkable references


• Right to work in the UK (subject to Criminal Records Check)

Shifts: 4 on 4 off pattern 6PM-6AM

What will life as a HGV driver in the gategroup Team look like for you.

• Inhouse training and development


• £20.42 Night shift allowance + over time benefits


• Complimentary meals & beverages


• Free Uniform


• Company sick pay


• Free on-site parking


• Paid Holiday


• Pension scheme to help you save for your future


• Bespoke employee support programme, including free counselling sessions


• Refer a friend scheme with generous bonuses for each successful referral


• Access to a great discount platform, saving you money on everyday purchases and so much more


• Cycle to work

In addition, we offer various training and developmental opportunities to our employees as we are committed to your success.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, undertake a CRC (Criminal Record Check) and provide 5 years of checkable referencing history.

If you share our values of excellence, passion, integrity and accountability, don\'t miss out on this opportunity to join our team.

About the company

Gate Gourmet is the world\'s largest independent provider of catering services for airlines and is the core business behind gategroup, whose eleven associated brands offer customers a comprehensive scope of products and services for virtually any on-board need. We provide more than 200 million meals a year to our 270-plus customers at some 120 airport locations around the globe.