HGV Class 2 Driver

Company: gategroup
Apply for the HGV Class 2 Driver
Location: Glasgow
Job Description:

Drive specialised catering trucks directly onto airport runways and work alongside aircraft crews in the secure airside environment at Glasgow Airport.

THIS IS A FIXED TERM POSITION, CONTRACT ENDS 31ST OF OCTOBER 2026

About Gate Gourmet

Gate Gourmet is the world’s largest independent provider of catering services for airlines and is the core business behind gategroup, whose eleven associated brands offer customers a comprehensive scope of products and services for virtually any on‑board need. We provide more than 200 million meals a year to our 270-plus customers at some 120 airport locations around the globe.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll operate modern specialised catering trucks in Glasgow Airport’s secure airside environment. Your role involves transporting and loading catering uplifts onto different aircraft types, from small business jets to commercial airliners.

  • Driving HGV 15-18 tonne company vehicles in secure airside areas
  • Carrying out vehicle checks prior to use
  • Loading and unloading catering uplifts to aircraft
  • Working with flight crews and ground handling suppliers
  • Maintaining vehicle cleanliness and tidiness
  • Following Road Traffic Acts and Airport By‑laws
  • Bar and stores packing, search and sealing duties
  • Additional warehouse duties as required

What you’ll bring

  • Valid clean HGV CAT C Driving Licence (up to 3 points considered)
  • Digital Tachograph knowledge and card
  • Airport Airside Driving experience advantageous
  • Knowledge of Road Traffic Act

What’s in it for you

  • In-house training and development
  • £18.30 per hour
  • 04:00-16:00 or 06:00-18:00 shifts (3 on 3 off)
  • Complimentary meals and beverages
  • Free uniform and on‑site parking
  • Company sick pay and pension scheme
  • Paid holiday
  • Refer a friend scheme with generous bonuses
  • Access to discount platform
  • Cycle to work scheme

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, undertake a CRC (Criminal Record Check) and provide 5 years of checkable referencing history. For any time spent outside the UK exceeding 6 months, you must be able to provide a CRC (Criminal Record Check) for that country.

Ready to take your HGV career airside and work in one of the UK’s most unique driving environments? Apply today to join our dynamic team at Glasgow Airport.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026