Optime Group

Aviation staffing and workforce solutions provider

HGV Class 2 Driver

Truck & Heavy Vehicle DrivingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeStansted, Sevenoaks, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A valid UK Class 2 (Category C) driving licence is required.
A valid Certificate of Professional Competence qualification and Digital Tachograph Card are required.
A good understanding of spoken and written English is required.
At least one year's professional HGV Class 2 driving experience is required.
The candidate must be comfortable with physical work alongside driving duties.
The candidate must provide a full five-year checkable employment and/or education history to obtain an airside pass.
The candidate must be willing to undergo pre-employment drugs and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

Drive a Class 2 vehicle safely around Stansted Airport.
Transport goods between the airport consolidation centre and operational locations.
Load and unload the vehicle.
Collect and deliver stock across the airport.
Check deliveries against manifests and report any shortages or damage.
Complete daily vehicle checks and transport documentation.
Maintain regular communication with the warehouse management team.
Work in accordance with Drivers' Hours, the Working Time Directive, health and safety procedures, and road traffic legislation.
Comply with tachograph regulations and Certificate of Professional Competence requirements.
Carry out other reasonable duties required to support the operation.

HGV Class 2 Driver - Nights - Stansted Airport

Optime Group · Stansted, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-27

Salary: GBP 32,468–36,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Stansted Airport

Description

Optime Group is recruiting experienced HGV Class 2 Drivers to support a major logistics operation at Stansted Airport.

This is not a long-distance driving position. You'll be making short journeys between the airport consolidation centre and operational locations across Stansted Airport, while also helping to load and unload your vehicle as part of a hands-on job.

Please note that this is a physically demanding position and not solely a driving role.

What's on offer

Location: Stansted Airport
Pay: £16.98 per hour
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off
Shift Times: 18:00 - 06:00 (Please note: Flexibility is essential as shift times may vary to meet operational requirements.)
Weekly pay
Immediate starts available subject to screening

What you'll be doing

Driving a Class 2 vehicle safely around Stansted Airport.
Transporting goods between the airport consolidation centre and operational locations.
Loading and unloading your vehicle.
Collecting and delivering stock across the airport.
Checking deliveries against manifests and reporting any shortages or damage.
Completing daily vehicle checks and transport documentation.
Maintaining regular communication with the warehouse management team.
Working in accordance with Drivers' Hours, the Working Time Directive, health and safety procedures and road traffic legislation.
Complying with Tachograph regulations and CPC requirements.
Carrying out any other reasonable duties required to support the operation.

What we're looking for

A valid UK Class 2 (Category C) Driving Licence.
A valid CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
A good understanding of spoken and written English.
At least one year's professional HGV Class 2 driving experience.
Someone who enjoys a hands-on role and is comfortable with physical work alongside driving duties.
A reliable and professional approach with pride in delivering a high standard of work.
The ability to provide a full 5-year checkable employment and/or education history to obtain an airside pass.
A willingness to undergo pre-employment drugs and alcohol testing.

PLEASE NOTE: As this position is in the aviation industry, successful applicants must be able to provide 5-year checkable history.

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.

Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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About the Company

Optime Group

Aviation staffing and workforce solutions provider

Optime Group provides staffing and workforce solutions focused on aviation, delivering temporary, permanent, and contract workers by acting as an extension of clients’ HR teams. Its Elevate platform helps with scheduling, data insights, and performance tracking, while Boarding Gate streamlines candidate onboarding and aviation-specific background checks. The company differentiates itself through proprietary technology, a clear focus on high-volume aviation staffing, and partnerships with major clients, plus industry recognition like TIARA awards. Its goal is to simplify recruitment and workforce management, reduce compliance risk, and scale staffing across airports and related sectors while expanding its geographic reach.

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