Airport Driver
Aviation Recruitment · Hounslow Central, Greater London
Airport Driver at Aviation Recruitment, based in Hounslow Central, Greater London, paying £28.47 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £28.47 per hour
- Location
- Hounslow Central, Greater London
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Closes
- 23 Aug 2026
- Sector
- HGV Driving
About 40% above the going rate for hgv driving
Reference 464132746
About the role
Based entirely at Heathrow Airport, this role offers something most driving jobs simply can't, including a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in the popular air cargo industry!
What makes this Airport Driver role different?
- NO motorway or city centre driving
- NO sitting in traffic jams or roadworks
- NO long-distance journeys or multi-drop deliveries
- NO chasing delivery times across the country
- NO Tacho or CPC requirements
- £15.31 per hour + Overtime rate of £21.55 p/h (Mon – Fri).
- Weekends/Bank holidays payrate £28.74 p/h.
- One place of work (start and finish at Heathrow airport every shift.
- A stable routine and work life balance.
- Free parking in a ULEZ-free zone.
- Driving a heavy goods vehicle within Heathrow Airport (driving training provided).
- Delivering and collecting airfreight cargo to and from aircraft.
- Loading and unloading palletised items using specialist equipment.
- Adhering to strict safety procedures while driving airside.
- Newly Qualified HGV Class 2 Drivers looking for their first role.
- Experienced 7.5 Tonne Drivers ready to step up without the need to gain a HGV licence.
- Bus and Coach Drivers seeking a change of environment and not having to deal with passenger facing responsibilities.
- Aged 21+ due to insurance requirements.
- Valid UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 points.
- Be able to provide a full 5-year employment and address history for airport security clearance.
- Be willing to undergo a Criminal Record Check (cost reimbursed after four weeks).
- Ability to work early and late shifts on a 4 on 2 off rotating shift pattern.
Click on the link below to apply, or call the Aviation Recruitment Office and speak to Mandi or Natasha.
Aviation Recruitment Network Limited is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
Reference: 464132746 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 23 Aug 2026 · Listed via Aviation Recruitment
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