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HGV Driver (Nights) - Fixed Term Until 31st October 2026
£17.70 per hour | Overtime @ 1.5x | 4 on 4 off shift pattern (12-hour night shifts with flexible start/finish times)
Why Join Gategroup?
We're looking for reliable and experienced HGV Drivers to join our dynamic night shift 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:
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£17.70 per hour with overtime paid at 1.5x your hourly rate
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4 on 4 off shift pattern - work 4 nights, enjoy 4 days off! (12-hour night shifts with flexible start/finish times between 6pm-9pm and 6am-9am)
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Paid holiday allowance
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Company sick pay for peace of mind
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Pension scheme to secure your future
Perks & Lifestyle Benefits:
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FREE onsite parking - no commute costs!
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FREE complimentary meals and beverages throughout your shift
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FREE uniform provided
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FREE life insurance
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Bespoke employee support programme including free counselling sessions
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Access to exclusive discount platform - save money on everyday purchases
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Generous refer a friend scheme with bonuses for successful referrals
The Role
As a Night Shift 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:
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Driving HGV company vehicles (15-18 tonne) in a secure airside environment
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Conducting pre-use vehicle safety checks
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Loading and unloading catering supplies to aircraft
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Liaising with flight crews and ground handling teams
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Maintaining vehicle cleanliness and presentation
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Supporting warehouse duties including bar and stores packing, search and sealing, and associated paperwork
Shift Pattern - FULL FLEXIBILITY REQUIRED
This role operates on a 4 on, 4 off night shift pattern with 12-hour shifts.
Please note: You must be fully flexible with start and finish times as shifts can vary nightly:
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Start times: Anywhere between 6pm and 9pm
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Finish times: Anywhere between 6am and 9am
For example, you may start at 6pm and finish at 6am one night, then start at 8pm and finish at 8am the next. Full flexibility across these hours is essential for this role.
Start Date: ASAP
What We're Looking For
Essential Requirements:
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Valid HGV Category C Driving Licence (up to 6 points will be considered)
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Digital Tachograph Card and knowledge of tachograph usage
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Driver CPC qualification (essential)
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Knowledge of the Road Traffic Act
Desirable:
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Previous HGV driving experience
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Experience in catering or hospitality roles
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.
Pre-Employment Checks
All successful applicants must:
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Pass a CRC (Criminal Record Check)
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Provide 5 years of checkable reference history
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Provide an overseas CRC for any time spent outside the UK exceeding 6 months
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you share our values of excellence, passion, respect, and responsibility, and you're ready to embrace a varied night shift pattern in an exciting airport environment, we want to hear from you!
Apply TODAY and start your journey with Gategroup.
