HGV Class 2 Driver - Seasonal Until 31st October 2026

Dnata; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on‑u

Free on-site parking

£60 towards dental & optical cover

Refer a Friend £150

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Inhouse apprenticeship programme

Pension and life cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

dnata catering UK is actively seeking HGV Class 2 Drivers to join our team in Manchester. This seasonal full-time role supports inflight catering operations, delivering on-time to our airline customers and ensuring cargo arrives as per scheduling.

You will drive 17-ton rigid vehicles, load bar sets, liaise with cabin crew and work with a close-knit team in a fast-paced environment. A valid Class 2 licence with up to 6 points and CPC are essential, with a focus on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence Class 2 (Cat C) with no more than 6 points.
• Full CPC qualification.
• Must be able to read, speak and write English.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Have adequate numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect and load catering equipment on to 17-ton rigid vehicles.
• Drive airside to deliver on-time to the aircraft.
• Liaise with Cabin Crew to transfer equipment between vehicle and aircraft.
• Occasional deliveries to other units across the UK.
• Work as part of a fast-paced team to delight customers.

Skills

Class 2 licence

CPC qualification

English literacy

Team player

Deadline-driven

Numeracy

Job description

HGV Class 2 Driver - Seasonal Until 31st October 2026

Department: Service Delivery

Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time

Location: Manchester M90 5AF (FLIGHT)

Reporting To: Andrew Riley

Compensation: £17.61 / hour

Description

dnata catering UK are actively seeking HGV Class 2 Drivers to join our already successful and vibrant team. As an HGV Class 2 Driver you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our catering and goods arrive with our airline customers on time, in-line with various scheduling requirements. This role is central to our services, allowing us to distribute the catering and goods which we are very proud of.

About Us

As the global caterer of choice, dnata catering UK provides inflight catering to the worlds leading airlines. When serving these customers, we are also serving their customer and leaving a lasting impression on their travel experience. That is why our mission is to deliver the promises our customers make. We offer a comprehensive range of Inflight Catering, Onboard Retail and Logistics services across all of the UK’s major and regional airports. Our continual pursuit of innovation and excellence has secured the business of more than 80 of the industry’s biggest operators.

Key Responsibilities

As an HGV Class 2 Driver you will be working in both airside and non-airside areas of our business:

• Collecting and loading of the bar sets and catering equipment on to 17-ton rigid vehicles
• Driving airside, you will ensure our products are delivered safely on time to the aircraft
• Liaise with Cabin Crew from our array of airline customers to facilitate the transfer of catering equipment to and from your vehicle to the aircraft
• Occasional requirement to delivery stock to other units across the UK
• Working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment where we aim to delight our customers

Please note your duties will include but are not limited to the above

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

To undertake this role, you must:

• Full UK Driving License Class 2 Cat C (with no more than 6 points)
• Full CPC
• Must be able to read, speak and write the English language
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Have adequate numeracy skills

Benefits

• Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on site, including refreshments
• Free on-site parking
• £60 towards both, dental and optical cover through our Simply Health Cash Plan
• £150 if you Refer a Friend


• Discounted gym membership at over 2000 gyms nationwide


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Opportunity to enhance your learning through our inhouse apprenticeship programme


• Pension scheme and life cover


• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers counselling and advice on a wide variety of issues, 24 hours a day, seven days a week