HGV Class 2 Recycling Driver – Days Shifts – Gatwick Airport

Company: Optime Group
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Location: Horley
Job Description:

Aviation Recruitment experts Optime Group are looking for Class 2 HGV Drivers to join one of our prestigious clients based in the Gatwick area. The role offers a fantastic opportunity to build a career within a leading logistics business at the airport.

What’s on Offer

  • Rate of Pay: £17.30 per hour
  • Shift pattern: 4-on / 4-off (This could be subject to change)
  • Shifts: 06:00am to 18:00pm
  • Staff parking
  • Weekly pay (Every Friday)
  • Temp to Perm (performance-based)

Key Duties

  • Being part of a team to collect Domestic and Commercial waste in and around Gatwick Airport.
  • Consider domestic versus international driving regulation.
  • Loading, unloading, and the delivery of goods, collection of returns and empty media delivered back to the consolidation centre.
  • Follow customer specific procedures.
  • Maintain regular contact with the warehouse management team.
  • Count and check all products, compare to manifest and complete a visual check for damage.
  • Report any excesses, shortages or damage to the warehouse manager or team leader in a timely manner.
  • Secure loads effectively and ensure loads are within the weight limits.
  • Complete routine vehicle checks and ops 13 paperwork.
  • Comply with appropriate working time legislation.
  • Any other reasonable duties and tasks as required.
  • Compliance with Tachograph regulations inclusive of CPC training and tachograph operation.

Shifts

The Airport is operational 7 days per week and candidates will be working on a 4 on 4 off rolling rota. This could be subject to change!

  • Day 1: 06:00am to 18:00pm
  • Day 2: 06:00am to 18:00pm
  • Day 3: 06:00am to 18:00pm
  • Day 4: 06:00am to 18:00pm
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Requirements

  • Class 2 Drivers who hold a Full UK Driving License.
  • You must hold a valid CPC and Digi Card.
  • Great understanding of the English language.
  • Drivers who are passionate and take pride in their work.
  • Must be able to provide 5-year checkable history, in order for us to obtain your blue airside pass.
  • Drugs and alcohol testing will be required prior to employment.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026