HGV Class 1 Night Driver

Uniserve; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Pension Scheme

Annual Salary Review

Free Eye Test

Referral Bonus

Flexible Career Pathway

Supply Chain Academy

Job summary

Uniserve is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 C+E Driver to join our Heathrow airline transfer operation. You will transfer import and export airfreight between airline cargo terminals and handling agents, ensuring safety, compliance and on-time delivery.

This hands-on role requires regular manual handling of freight, pallets and ULDs, with a strong emphasis on safety, customer service and operational reliability. A driving role at Heathrow offers variety and responsibility.

Qualifications

• Requires valid UK Class 1 C+E licence.
• Minimum 12 months Class 1 driving experience.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification and digital tachograph card.
• Strong understanding of Drivers’ Hours, Working Time Directive and road transport compliance.
• Ability to handle freight, pallets and ULDs with regular manual handling.
• Safety-focused, reliable and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class 1 C+E vehicles following legal, airport, customer and company requirements.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects promptly.
• Carry out airline transfers, collections and deliveries around Heathrow.
• Complete documentation accurately (airway bills, delivery notes, PODs, electronic records).
• Ensure compliance with Drivers’ Hours, Working Time Directive and tachograph regulations.
• Safely handle freight, pallets and ULDs and perform manual handling as needed.
• Communicate with transport planners, airline representatives, cargo handling agents and customers regarding delays or changes.
• Represent Uniserve professionally with high safety and service standards.

Skills

Safety-focused

Good communication

Independent working

Flexible start times

Education

Driver CPC qualification

Digital tachograph card

Job description

What We're Looking For

Uniserve is looking for a reliable and experienced HGV Class 1 C+E Driver to join our Heathrow airline transfer operation. You’ll be responsible for transferring import and export airfreight shipments between airline cargo terminals and handling agents in and around Heathrow, helping to ensure freight is moved safely, efficiently and on time.

This is a hands-on driving role involving regular manual handling, so we’re looking for someone who is comfortable with the physical demands of moving freight, pallets and ULDs. Previous airline transfer or airfreight experience would be an advantage, but most importantly, you’ll bring a strong focus on safety, compliance and customer service.

Salary: £46,000 basic pay

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class 1 C+E vehicles in line with legal, airport, customer and company requirements.


• Complete daily vehicle checks and promptly report any defects.


• Carry out airline transfers, collections and deliveries between cargo terminals and handling agent sites around Heathrow.


• Complete all required documentation accurately and on time, including airway bills, delivery notes, PODs and electronic records.


• Ensure full compliance with Drivers’ Hours, Working Time Directive and tachograph regulations.


• Safely handle freight, pallets and ULDs, undertaking manual handling throughout the shift.


• Communicate effectively with transport planners, airline representatives, cargo handling agents and customers regarding delays, shortages, damage or operational changes.


• Represent Uniserve professionally, maintaining excellent standards of safety, service and conduct at all times.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• A valid UK Class 1 C+E driving licence.


• A minimum of 12 months’ Class 1 driving experience.


• Valid Driver CPC qualification card and digital tachograph card.


• A good understanding of Drivers’ Hours, Working Time Directive and road transport compliance.


• The physical capability to move freight, pallets and ULDs and undertake regular manual handling.


• A safety-focused, reliable and professional approach.


• Good communication skills and the confidence to work independently.


• Flexibility around start times, operational requirements and changing customer needs.

It would be great if you also have

• Previous airline transfer or airfreight experience.


• Experience working at airport cargo terminals or handling agent sites.


• Experience with pallet unloading and collections.


• Previous multi-drop or trunking Class 1 experience.

If you’re an experienced Class 1 Driver who takes pride in working safely, delivering a great service and keeping operations moving, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: We value your skills and commitment.


• Discretionary Bonus: Because your hard work deserves to be rewarded.


• Pension Scheme: We've got your future covered.


• Annual Salary Review: Your growth matters to us.


• Free Eye Test and up to £69 Vouchers towards Glasses: Taking care of your vision.


• Interest-Free Company Loan: We're here to support you.


• Free On-Site Parking: Convenient and hassle-free.


• Referral Bonus £750: Spread the word and earn some extra cash.


• Optima Health Lifestyle Programme: Because your well-being matters.


• Flu Jabs Annually: Stay healthy, on us.


• Group Life Policy: We've got you covered.


• Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Work: Embrace sustainable transport


• Flexible Career Pathway: Grow with us!


• Supply Chain Academy: We create, deliver and manage learning that strengthens our organisation and the wider supply chain.


• Enhanced Holiday Scheme: we believe loyalty should be rewarded.


• Apprenticeships: Earn while you learn we offer apprenticeships that build talent in vital areas like technology, people, finance, operations and much more.


• Private Health Care: We are committed to your wellbeing.