- Salary
- £46k+
- Location
- Heathrow, Middlesex
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Transportation
Description
HGV Class 1 Night Driver
Department: Drivers
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Heathrow
Compensation: £46,000 / year
Description
Uniserve is looking for an experienced Class 1 Driver to join our Heathrow airfreight operation. You'll be responsible for moving import and export freight between airline cargo terminals and handling agents around Heathrow, ensuring shipments are delivered safely and on time.
This is a permanent night shift role, Monday to Friday, 6:00pm - 4:00am, ideal for drivers who enjoy a structured Monday-Friday schedule with no weekend working. Previous airfreight or airline transfer experience is beneficial but not essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete airline transfer collections and deliveries around Heathrow.
- Safely operate Class 1 vehicles in line with legal and company requirements.
- Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects.
- Complete delivery paperwork and electronic records accurately.
- Follow Drivers' Hours, WTD and tachograph regulations.
- Load, unload and move freight, pallets and ULDs safely.
- Maintain professional communication with customers, airlines and transport teams.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Required
Essential:
- Valid UK Class 1 (C+E) licence.
- Minimum 12 months' Class 1 driving experience.
- Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
- Good understanding of Drivers' Hours and transport compliance.
- Reliable, safety-focused and professional approach.
- Comfortable with manual handling and physically active work.
Desirable:
- Airline transfer or airfreight experience.
- Experience working within Heathrow cargo operations.
- Previous pallet, collection or trunking experience.
If you're an experienced Class 1 Driver looking for a well-paid, Monday-Friday night role with a leading logistics business, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits
Joining our team means you'll not only enjoy a competitive salary and annual reviews, but also some pretty awesome perks:
- Competitive Salary: We value your skills and commitment.
- Discretionary Bonus: Because your hard work deserves to be rewarded.
- Pension Scheme: We've got your future covered.
- Annual Salary Review: Your growth matters to us.
- Free Eye Test and up to £69 Vouchers towards Glasses: Taking care of your vision.
- Interest-Free Company Loan: We're here to support you.
- Free On-Site Parking: Convenient and hassle-free.
- Referral Bonus £750: Spread the word and earn some extra cash.
- Care First Lifestyle Programme: Because your well-being matters.
- Flu Jabs Annually: Stay healthy, on us.
- Group Life Policy: We've got you covered.
- Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Work: Embrace sustainable transport
- Flexible Career Pathway: Grow with us!
- Supply Chain Academy: We create, deliver and manage learning that strengthens our organisation and the wider supply chain.
- Enhanced Holiday Scheme: we believe loyalty should be rewarded.
- Apprenticeships: Earn while you learn we offer apprenticeships that build talent in vital areas like technology, people, finance, operations and much more.
- Private Health Care: We are committed to your wellbeing.
Skills
Compliance