Landside trucking - Heathrow Airport

Swissport; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in air cargo handling seeks an experienced Driver to join their team at Heathrow Airport. This position involves transporting secure air freight across the UK and Ireland, ensuring cargo is secured and vehicles are maintained to high standards. The role demands flexibility with shifts and includes a competitive pay rate.

Benefits

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience driving LGV.
• Valid Class 1/LGV1 licence.
• No more than 6 points on driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Transport secure air freight across UK and IE.
• Maintain high standards of vehicle maintenance.
• Manage loading and unloading of vehicles safely.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Cargo handling

Education

Driver CPC Licence

Job description

Overview

Based at London Heathrow

Pay Rate:£17.98 per hour

Night Premium £2 per hour for time worked between 20:01 to 07:59

We are seeking an experienced and responsible employee with a Class 1/ LGV1 Licence to join our team of Drivers.

Job responsibilities include transporting secure air freight from locations around the UK and IE, also supporting LHR local cross dock servicing Heathrow Airport

All applicants must have a valid driver's licence, Class 1/ LGV1 licence and at least two years of experience driving LGV. You should have no more than 6 points on your licence.

All airport workers will need a full 5 years checkable work History, a cargo operative certificate (Training can be given to the right candidate) also a Basic disclosure with no disqualifying convictions will be required

Responsibilities

Types of Work

• Trunking
• Airport Work
• Distribution

Responsibilities:

• Maintain high standards of vehicle maintenance.
• Ensure that cargo is secure during transit.
• Manage the loading and unloading of vehicles and ensure that cargos are handled safely and efficiently.
• Be willing to work irregular shifts and long hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Completing paperwork correctly and clearly

Qualifications

Schedule:

• • Day Shift Monday to Friday 4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts
  • Night shift may require (Nights out) 4 on 4 off 12 hour shrifts

Licence/Certification:

• Driver CPC Licence (required)
• Advantages (Training will be given if required)

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking