HGV Class 2 Airside Driver – Gatwick

  • Job ref: 087/07371
  • Type: Contract, Full Time, Permanent, Placement
  • Location: Crawley
  • Salary: £18.00 per hour
  • Recruiting office: Gatwick
  • Date posted: 4 February 2026

Job details

  • Contract
  • Full Time
  • Permanent
  • Placement
  • Crawley
  • Job Ref: 087/07371
  • Salary: 18.00 per hour

Class 2 Driver – Airport Operations

Location: Airport-based
Shift Pattern: 5 on / 3 off (including early starts from 3:00am)

We are currently recruiting Class 2 Drivers to join our airport operations team. This is a fast-paced, safety-critical role working airside within a busy airport environment.

The Role

As a Class 2 Driver, you will be responsible for operating specialist airport vehicles and supporting flight operations, including:

  • Driving specialised units such as high loaders for aircraft catering and cargo dollies

  • Transporting air freight, pallets, and mail between secure warehouses and aircraft

  • Operating safely within a busy airside environment

  • Liaising with flight crews, ramp agents, and ground operations teams

  • Ensuring all loads are handled in line with airport safety and security procedures

Requirements:

To be considered for this role, you must:

  • Hold a valid Class 2 (Category C) licence

  • Provide 5 years of checkable work history (airport security requirement)
  • Have a minimum of 1 year’s Class 2 driving experience

  • Be able to pass a standard DBS check

  • Be reliable, safety-focused, and able to work early mornings and shift patterns

Benefits

  • Pay rate: £18 PAYE

  • Weekly pay every Friday
  • Potential temp to perm opportunity for the right candidate

Apply Today!

Call us for an informal chat about the role. Additionally, if you live in Crawley, Burgess Hill, East Grinstead, Reigate, Horsham, Horley we have various other roles available!

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