HGV Driver

TN United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an HGV Driver at a major international airport, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring passenger safety and comfort. This exciting position involves assisting passengers with reduced mobility, providing essential support during their journey. With a commitment to employee development, the company offers full training, progression opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Enjoy a range of lifestyle benefits and be part of a dedicated team that values safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Take your career to new heights with this rewarding role!

Benefits

Mortgage and financial advice

Vouchers for shopping outlets

Employee referral scheme

Life assurance scheme

Access to mental health support

Car parking space available

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping others and ensuring safety.
• Previous airline or airport experience is desired but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Transfer special assistance passengers safely from aircraft to terminal.
• Complete daily equipment checks and ensure paperwork is submitted.
• Provide assistance with baggage and update Movement Control.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated and reliable

Basic IT Skills

Ability to lift passengers

Ability to think quickly in emergencies

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

HGV Driving Licence

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Wilson James have been raising standards in security, construction logistics, aviation services, and technology for over 30 years. With 5,000 employees and a presence across over 300 client sites all over the UK, we are dedicated to delivering tailored solutions and top-tier customer service. As a leading managed service provider, we prioritise safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Joining Wilson James offers the excitement of working with diverse, vibrant clients, making for a dynamic and engaging workplace.

We are currently seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as an HGV Driver at London's third largest international airport –Luton.

Join us as an HGV driver where you will be able toexplore a world full of opportunities working here at the Airport. You will be meeting people from all over the world, where you will be part of the most vital part of these passengers' journeys, by making sure they get to their destination safely.

Working as a member of the Luton Team, you will be responsible for working as a member of the Passengers with Reduced Mobility (PRM) Team, you will be responsible for the transfer of PRM or those needing assistance from the aircraft to the terminal building or from the terminal building to the aircraft. You will utilise company equipment to fulfil this role. Full training will be given.

What do you get from us:

• The Role – Full time, Permanent role working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.
• Pay: £14.50 hourly pay.
• Lifestyle Benefits – Mortgage and financial advice, vouchers for various shopping outlets and food stores, employee referral scheme.
• Learning & Development – we actively encourage progression and offer various eLearning courses, progression, training whilst on site, apprenticeships, and in-house training courses.
• Health and Wellbeing – Life assurance scheme, access to mental health support specialists
• Specific site benefits – Car parking space available.
  

The Role

Exciting and rewarding, a typical day in the life as a Banks Person:

• Completing the Daily Equipment Check Sheet
• Deliver or collect the Special Assistance passengers at the aircraft door and assist with the transfer into their seat or wheelchair through safe manual handling techniques.
• Carry out Customer Car Agent duties as directed by Movement Control. Escorting arriving and departing special assistance passengers
• Providing assistance with the baggage
• Ensure that Movement Control is updated on progress by use of IT handsets.
• Ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed legibly and submitted in a timely manner.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping others and keeping those around you both safe and secure.

• Self-motivated and reliable with a conscientious approach to the Safety and Security aspects of your role.
• Excellent communication skills with an empathic nature
• Must be able to lift passengers in accordance with manual handling guidelines.
• Basic IT Skills
• Demonstrate the ability to think and act quickly in emergencies or under pressure.
• Previous Airline &/or Airport experience is desired although not essential as full training will be provided.

Essential for the role:

• Full UK Driving Licence – required.
• HGV Driving Licence – required.

Apply now and have your career take off with Wilson James!

Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis. For information about Wilson James' commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, https://wilsonjames.co.uk/sustainability