Details:
- Salary: £15.31 - 28.74 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Hounslow Greater London
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
We’re recruiting Airside Drivers to join our team at London Heathrow Cargo Terminals. This temp-to-perm opportunity offers a competitive pay structure and genuine career progression. In this role, you’ll play a key part in airside transportation and cargo handling, ensuring all deliveries are carried out safely and on time within the airport.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must have either:
* Previous Airside driving experience, or
* A valid Class 1 (HGV1), Class 2 (HGV2), or Bus (PCV) licence with proven driving experience.
Applications that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.
Location: London Heathrow Airport – Cargo Terminals
Shifts: 4 on 2 off pattern (8.5 hours per shift)
* Early Shifts: Start between 05:00 – 06:00 AM
* Late Shifts: Start between 13:00 – 16:00 PM
Pay Rate:
* Basic Pay: £15.31 per hour
* Overtime (after 37.5 hours per week): Enhanced Rates Apply
* Monday to Friday: 1.5x Basic Pay
* Weekends & Bank Holidays: 2x Basic Pay
Key Responsibilities:
* Operating HGV2 / Cat C vehicles and other approved airside vehicles
* Transporting cargo and freight within the airport
* Following strict airport security and safety regulations
* Communicating effectively with colleagues and supervisors
* Working under pressure in a fast-paced airport environment
Requirements:
To be successfu in this role, you must have one of the following:
✔✔ HGV1 Licence - minimum 6 consecutive months driving experience
✔ HGV2 / Cat C / Class 2 licence - experience in driving vehicles larger than 18 Tonnes - minimum 6 consecutive months driving experience
✔ BUS / Coach Drivers (Double Deck experience) – minimum of two consecutive years of recent driving experience.
✔ 7.5 Tonnes Truck – minimum of two consecutive years of recent driving experience.
✔ Airside Driving experience on vehicles larger than 18 Tonnes is beneficial
Additional Skills & Qualities:
✔ Previous airfreight experience – preferred but not essential
✔ A good level of physical fitness – essential
✔ Ability to follow instructions and work under pressure
✔ Strong communication skills (written & verbal)
✔ High sense of responsibility and attention to Health and Safety regulations
✔ Have a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
✔ Ability to work under pressure.
Benefits:
✔ Excellent Pay & Overtime Rates – Earn up to 2x Basic Pay on weekends & holidays
✔ Long-Term Career Opportunity – Temp-to-perm role with stability
✔ Immediate Start – Agency drivers enjoy enhanced rates from day one
✔ Exciting & Dynamic Work Environment – Be part of Heathrow’s fast-paced cargo operations
✔ Full Training & Support Provided – To help you succeed in your role
At Hexagon Recruitment Partners, we truly care about the transport and logistics industry — it’s what we know, and it’s what we’re passionate about. We’ve built a strong presence in the Heathrow area, and we understand how full-on and fast-moving this world can be. That’s why we keep things simple: honest communication, quick turnarounds, and a team that genuinely looks out for each other. We’re not about ticking boxes — we’re about building real relationships with the people we work with. When you join Hexagon, you’re not just filling a role, you’re joining a team who’ve got your back and want to see you do well!
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