Gatwick Airport HGV Class 2 Driver — 4 on/4 off

Optime Group; Horley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Staff parking

Temp to perm opportunities

Job summary

Optime Group is recruiting experienced HGV Class 2 Drivers to support a major recycling operation at Gatwick Airport. This is not long‑distance work; you will drive around the airport, collect domestic and commercial waste and recycling from terminals and operational areas, then transport it back to the airport recycling centre.

This is a physically active role, not solely driving. You will load and unload waste containers, perform daily vehicle safety checks, and follow airport security, health

Qualifications

• A valid UK Class 2 Driving Licence.
• At least one year's professional HGV Class 2 driving experience.
• A valid CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
• A good understanding of spoken and written English.
• Hands-on role and comfortable with physical work alongside driving duties.
• A reliable and professional approach with pride in delivering a high standard of work.
• Ability to provide a full 5-year checkable employment/education history to obtain an airside pass.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment drugs and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Driving a Class 2 vehicle safely around Gatwick Airport.
• Collecting domestic and commercial waste and recycling from terminals and operational areas.
• Transporting waste and recycling to the airport recycling centre.
• Loading and unloading waste containers as part of the collection process.
• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and completing transport documentation.
• Reporting vehicle defects, damage or operational issues promptly.
• Maintaining regular communication with the operational team.
• Working in accordance with Drivers' Hours, the Working Time Directive and Tachograph regulations.
• Following all airport security procedures and health and safety requirements.

Skills

HGV Class 2 driving experience

English proficiency

Hands-on role

Reliable and professional

Education

CPC qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Optime Group is recruiting experienced HGV Class 2 Drivers to support a major recycling operation at Gatwick Airport. This is not long‑distance work; you will drive around the airport, collect domestic and commercial waste and recycling from terminals and operational areas, then transport it back to the airport recycling centre.

This is a physically active role, not solely driving. You will load and unload waste containers, perform daily vehicle safety checks, and follow airport security, health