HGV Class 2 Recycling Driver - Night Shifts -… – Optime Group

Optime Group cerca: HGV Class 2 Recycling Driver - Night Shifts - Gatwick Airport. <p>Optime Group is recruiting experienced HGV Class 2 Drivers to…

Azienda: Optime Group · Modalità: in sede · Contratto: Full-time

<p>Optime Group is recruiting experienced HGV Class 2 Drivers to support a major recycling operation at Gatwick Airport.<br /><br />This is not a long-distance driving position. You'll be driving around Gatwick Airport, collecting domestic and commercial waste and recycling from terminals and operational areas before transporting it back to the airport recycling centre.<br /><br />Please note that this is a physically active role and not solely a driving position.<br /><strong><br />What's on offer</strong></p><ul><li>Location: Gatwick Airport</li><li>Pay: £17.82 per hour</li><li>Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (subject to change)</li><li>Shift Times: 18:00 - 06:00</li><li>Weekly pay (every Friday)</li><li>Staff parking</li><li>Temp to perm opportunities (subject to performance and business requirements)</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Shifts</strong></p><p>You'll work on a 4 on, 4 off rolling rota. As Gatwick Airport operates 24/7, shift patterns may be adjusted to meet operational requirements.<br /><br />Example rota:</p><ul><li>Day 1: 18:00 - 06:00</li><li>Day 2: 18:00 - 06:00</li><li>Day 3: 18:00 - 06:00</li><li>Day 4: 18:00 - 06:00</li><li>Rest Day</li><li>Rest Day</li><li>Rest Day</li><li>Rest Day</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What you'll be doing</strong></p><ul><li>Driving a Class 2 vehicle safely around Gatwick Airport.</li><li>Collecting domestic and commercial waste and recycling from terminals and operational areas.</li><li>Transporting waste and recycling to the airport recycling centre.</li><li>Loading and unloading waste containers as part of the collection process.</li><li>Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and completing transport documentation.</li><li>Reporting vehicle defects, damage or operational issues promptly.</li><li>Maintaining regular communication with the operational team.</li><li>Working in accordance with Drivers' Hours, the Working Time Directive and Tachograph regulations.</li><li>Following all airport security procedures and health and safety requirements.</li><li>Carrying out any other reasonable duties required to support the operation.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What you'll need</strong></p><ul><li>A valid UK Class 2 (Category C) Driving Licence.</li><li>At least one year's professional HGV Class 2 driving experience.</li><li>A valid CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.</li><li>A good understanding of spoken and written English.</li><li>Someone who enjoys a hands-on role and is comfortable with physical work alongside driving duties.</li><li>A reliable and professional approach with pride in delivering a high standard of work.</li><li>The ability to provide a full 5-year checkable employment and/or education history to obtain an airside pass.</li><li>A willingness to undergo pre-employment drugs and alcohol testing.</li></ul><p> </p><p>If you're looking for a varied driving role within a busy airport operation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV.<br /><br />Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.</p>

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