HGV Driver Nights - Permanent

Gategroup; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport services company in the UK is seeking reliable HGV Drivers for night shifts to join their dynamic team. You'll drive 15-18 tonne vehicles, ensuring efficient delivery of catering supplies to aircraft. The position offers £17.70 per hour with overtime at 1.5x, a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, and excellent benefits including paid holiday, sick pay, and onsite perks. Candidates must hold a valid HGV Category C licence and a Driver CPC qualification. Join us and be part of a fast-paced aviation environment.

Benefits

FREE onsite parking

FREE meals and beverages

FREE uniform

FREE life insurance

Employee support programme

Exclusive discount platform

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Category C Driving Licence (up to 6 points will be considered).
• Digital Tachograph Card and knowledge of tachograph usage.
• Driver CPC qualification (essential).
• Knowledge of the Road Traffic Act.

Responsibilities

• Drive HGV company vehicles (15-18 tonne) in a secure airside environment.
• Conduct pre-use vehicle safety checks.
• Load and unload catering supplies to aircraft.
• Liaise with flight crews and ground handling teams.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and presentation.

Skills

Valid HGV Category C Driving Licence

Digital Tachograph Card knowledge

Driver CPC qualification

Knowledge of the Road Traffic Act

Previous HGV driving experience

Job description

HGV Driver (Nights) - PERM

£17.70 per hour | Overtime @ 1.5x | 4 on 4 off shift pattern (12-hour night shifts with flexible start/finish times)

Why Join Gategroup?

We’re looking for reliable and experienced HGV Drivers to join our dynamic night shift team at one of the UK's busiest airports. This is your opportunity to work in an exciting, fast-paced aviation environment with excellent benefits and a fantastic work-life balance.

What We Offer:

Competitive Pay & Benefits:

• £17.70 per hour with overtime paid at 1.5x your hourly rate
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern - work 4 nights, enjoy 4 days off! (12-hour night shifts with flexible start/finish times between 6pm-9pm and 6am-9am)
• Paid holiday allowance
• Company sick pay for peace of mind
• Pension scheme to secure your future

Perks & Lifestyle Benefits:

• FREE onsite parking - no commute costs!
• FREE complimentary meals and beverages throughout your shift
• FREE uniform provided
• FREE life insurance
• Bespoke employee support programme including free counselling sessions
• Access to exclusive discount platform - save money on everyday purchases
• Generous refer a friend scheme with bonuses for successful referrals

The Role

As a Night Shift HGV Driver at Gategroup, you’ll be an essential part of our airport operations, ensuring aircraft are catered efficiently and safely. You’ll drive 15-18 tonne vehicles in a secure airside environment, delivering catering supplies directly to aircraft.

Key Responsibilities:

• Driving HGV company vehicles (15-18 tonne) in a secure airside environment
• Conducting pre-use vehicle safety checks
• Loading and unloading catering supplies to aircraft
• Liaising with flight crews and ground handling teams
• Maintaining vehicle cleanliness and presentation
• Supporting warehouse duties including bar and stores packing, search and sealing, and associated paperwork

Shift Pattern - FULL FLEXIBILITY REQUIRED

This role operates on a 4 on, 4 off night shift pattern with 12-hour shifts.

Please note: You must be fully flexible with start and finish times as shifts can vary nightly:

• Start times: Anywhere between 6pm and 9pm
• Finish times: Anywhere between 6am and 9am

For example, you may start at 6pm and finish at 6am one night, then start at 8pm and finish at 8am the next. Full flexibility across these hours is essential for this role.

Start Date: ASAP

What We’re Looking For

Essential Requirements:

• Valid HGV Category C Driving Licence (up to 6 points will be considered)
• Digital Tachograph Card and knowledge of tachograph usage
• Driver CPC qualification (essential)
• Knowledge of the Road Traffic Act

Desirable:

• Previous HGV driving experience
• Experience in catering or hospitality roles

What You’ll Gain

This isn’t just a driving job - it’s an opportunity to work in the exciting world of aviation, develop new skills, and enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with our 4 on 4 off pattern.

Pre-Employment Checks

All successful applicants must:

• Pass a CRC (Criminal Record Check)
• Provide 5 years of checkable reference history
• Provide an overseas CRC for any time spent outside the UK exceeding 6 months

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you share our values of excellence, passion, respect, and responsibility, and you’re ready to embrace a varied night shift pattern in an exciting airport environment, we want to hear from you!

Apply TODAY and start your journey with Gategroup