HGV Class 2 Driver

Optime Group; Horley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Horley is seeking experienced Class 2 HGV Drivers for short deliveries at Gatwick Airport. The role involves driving between fixed sites, loading and unloading goods, and must comply with aviation industry requirements, including a Full UK Driving License, valid CPC, and a 5-year checkable history. Weekly pay and benefits include a competitive hourly rate and flexible shifts. Successful applicants will need to undergo drug and alcohol testing before employment.

Benefits

Rate of Pay: £18.01 per hour

Shifts Pattern: 4 on 4 off

Weekly pay

Staff parking

Temp to Perm opportunity

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full UK Driving License.
• Must hold a valid CPC and Digi Card.
• Must have a great understanding of the English language.
• Must provide a 5-year checkable history.
• Drug and alcohol testing will be required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Class 2 vehicle between two fixed airport sites.
• Load, unload and deliver goods.
• Collect returns and empty equipment for return.
• Maintain contact with warehouse management.
• Check all goods against the manifest and report discrepancies.
• Visually inspect items for damage.
• Secure loads correctly and comply with weight limits.
• Perform daily vehicle checks.

Skills

Full UK Driving License

Valid CPC and Digi Card

Understanding of the English language

Pride in work

Job description

Overview

Optme Group is looking for experienced Class 2 HGV Drivers to support a major logistics operation at Gatwick Airport. This isn’t long-haul work – you’ll be making short, fixed runs between the Gatwick Consolidation Centre and the Airside Operation. Expect around 4 trips per shift.

What’s on Offer

• Rate of Pay: £18.01 per hour (plus Holiday and Pension)
• Shifts Pattern: 4 on 4 off (2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off)
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift Timing: Example times below
• Staff parking
• Weekly pay (Every Friday)
• Temp to Perm (performance-based)

Key Duties

• Drive a Class 2 vehicle between two fixed airport sites (short distance only)
• Load, unload and deliver goods
• Collect returns and empty equipment for return to the consolidation centre
• Follow all customer-specific and airport procedures
• Maintain regular contact with the warehouse management team
• Check all goods against the manifest and report any discrepancies
• Visually inspect items for damage and record any issues promptly
• Secure loads correctly and ensure they stay within weight limits
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and complete Ops 13 paperwork
• Comply with working time rules, CPC requirements and tachograph regulations
• Perform any reasonable additional duties as required

Requirements

• You must hold a Full UK Driving License.
• You must hold a valid CPC and Digi Card.
• Great understanding of the English language.
• Passionate and take pride in their work.
• Must be able to provide 5-year checkable history, in order for us to obtain your blue airside pass.
• Drug and alcohol testing will be required prior to employment.

Shifts

The Airport is operational 7 days per week and candidates will be working on a rolling rota. An example of the shift hours:

• Day 1: 06:00–18:00
• Day 2: 06:00–18:00
• Day 3: 18:00–06:00
• Day 4: 18:00–06:00
• OFF
• OFF
• OFF
• OFF

PLEASE NOTE: As this position is in the aviation industry, successful applicants must be able to provide 5-year checkable history.

For an opportunity to interview for this fantastic role, please submit your CV to apply!

Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.