Pay Rates
Rate Type
Pay Rate
Standard Rate + Shift Allowance
£15.31 per hour
Monday to Friday Overtime
£21.55 per hour
Saturday & Sunday Overtime
£28.74 per hour
Bank Holidays
£28.74 per hour
Shift Pattern
4 On / 2 Off
8-Hour Shifts
Mixture of Early and Late Shifts
The Role
We are recruiting HGV Class 2 Drivers to join a busy airside operation at Heathrow Airport.
Drivers will be responsible for transporting freight between warehouse facilities and aircraft stands using Class 2 vehicles. Freight may be loaded or unloaded depending on operational requirements. While the majority of freight is palletised, occasional manual handling will be required, including moving mail bags and assisting with loading and unloading duties.
Requirements
Applicants must have experience driving one of the following:
HGV Class 2 (Category C)
HGV Class 1
Vehicles over 18 tonnes
Bus or Coach Drivers (double-decker experience preferred) with a minimum of 1 year's experience
7.5 Tonne Drivers with a minimum of 1 year's experience
Additional requirements:
Airside driving experience on vehicles over 18 tonnes is advantageous
Good level of physical fitness
Ability to understand and follow instructions
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Professional attitude with a strong sense of responsibility
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Commitment to Health & Safety procedures
Compliance Requirements
Due to the nature of the role and airport security requirements, applicants must be able to provide:
An up-to-date CV demonstrating a stable employment history (no more than four employers within the last five years)
An HMRC 5-year employment history letter confirming employment history
Full employment and reference history to satisfy airport security clearance requirements
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established operation offering ongoing work, overtime opportunities, and a pathway into the aviation and logistics sector
Salary description
£15.31 - £28.74 per hour