HGV Driver Days - Fixed Term

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HGV Driver (Days) - Fixed Term Contract until 31st October 2026 - Start Date April 2026

£17.70 per hour | Overtime @ 1.5x | 4 on 4 off shift pattern (12-hour shifts with flexible start/finish times)

<hr> Why Join Gategroup?

We're looking for reliable and experienced HGV Drivers to join our dynamic team at one of the UK's busiest airports. This is your opportunity to work in an exciting, fast-paced aviation environment with excellent benefits and a fantastic work-life balance.

What We Offer:

Competitive Pay & Benefits:

• £17.70 per hour with overtime paid at 1.5x your hourly rate
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern - work 4 days, enjoy 4 days off! (12-hour shifts with flexible start/finish times between 6am-9am and 6pm-9pm)
• Paid holiday allowance
• Company sick pay for peace of mind
• Pension scheme to secure your future

Perks & Lifestyle Benefits:

• FREE onsite parking - no commute costs!
• FREE complimentary meals and beverages throughout your shift
• FREE uniform provided
• FREE life insurance
• Bespoke employee support programme including free counselling sessions
• Access to exclusive discount platform - save money on everyday purchases
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous refer a friend scheme with bonuses for successful referrals

Career Development:

• In-house training and development opportunities
• Gain valuable airside driving experience
• Work with cutting-edge aviation operations

<hr> The Role

As an HGV Driver at Gategroup, you'll be an essential part of our airport operations, ensuring aircraft are catered efficiently and safely. You'll drive 15-18 tonne vehicles in a secure airside environment, delivering catering supplies directly to aircraft.

Key Responsibilities:

• Driving HGV company vehicles (15-18 tonne) in a secure airside environment
• Conducting pre-use vehicle safety checks
• Loading and unloading catering supplies to aircraft
• Liaising with flight crews and ground handling teams
• Maintaining vehicle cleanliness and presentation
• Adhering to Road Traffic Acts and Airport By-laws
• Supporting warehouse duties including bar and stores packing, search and sealing, and associated paperwork
• Additional warehouse duties as required

<hr> Shift Pattern - FULL FLEXIBILITY REQUIRED

This role operates on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern with 12-hour shifts.

Please note: You must be fully flexible with start and finish times as shifts can vary daily:

• Start times: Anywhere between 6am and 9am
• Finish times: Anywhere between 6pm and 9pm

For example, you may start at 6am and finish at 6pm one day, then start at 8am and finish at 8pm the next. Full flexibility across these hours is essential for this role.

Start Date: ASAP

<hr> What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements:

• Valid HGV Category C Driving Licence (up to 6 points will be considered)
• Digital Tachograph Card and knowledge of tachograph usage
• Driver CPC qualification (essential)
• Knowledge of the Road Traffic Act
• Full flexibility to work 12-hour shifts with varying start/finish times (6am-9am starts / 6pm-9pm finishes)
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable:

• Previous HGV driving experience
• Airport airside driving experience (highly advantageous)
• Experience in catering or hospitality roles

<hr> What You'll Gain

This isn't just a driving job - it's an opportunity to work in the exciting world of aviation, develop new skills, and enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with our 4 on 4 off pattern. You'll gain experience in:

• Team work and collaboration
• Time management and multi-tasking
• Communication with diverse teams
• Attention to detail and safety compliance
• Airport airside operations

<hr> Pre-Employment Checks

All successful applicants must:

• Pass a CRC (Criminal Record Check)
• Provide 5 years of checkable reference history
• Provide an overseas CRC for any time spent outside the UK exceeding 6 months

<hr> Ready to Join Our Team?

If you share our values of excellence, passion, respect, and responsibility, and you're ready to embrace a varied shift pattern in an exciting airport environment, we want to hear from you!

Apply TODAY and start your journey with Gategroup.