Stores Driver - Heathrow Airport

Optime Group are excited to be recruiting for Stores Manager to join a well-respected and successful client at Heathrow Airport.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Due to additional security checks required for this role, successful applicants MUST have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.
• You must hold a valid UK Manual Driving Licence.

What’s on offer:

• Rate of Pay: £13.50 per hour.
• Shifts available: 08:00 am to 18:00 pm (You must be flexible with the hours you work)
• Shift Pattern: Rotational – 4 on 4 off
• Weekly Pay (every Friday)
• Full training provided (2 weeks)
• Temp to Perm (performance-based)

Key Duties:

• Operate and manoeuvre all authorised company vehicles safely across the airport environment.
• Conduct vehicle shunting activities in line with airside safety regulations and operational requirements.
• Coordinate the timely delivery and collection of vehicles across designated airport locations, including CP19.
• Support the efficient loading and unloading of deliveries, ensuring accuracy and care in handling goods.
• Assist with loading and unloading of stores vehicles, maintaining stock integrity and organisation.
• Ensure compliance with all driving requirements, holding and maintaining a valid manual driving licence (D1 category).
• Work flexibly across shift patterns to meet operational demands (shift schedule to be confirmed).
• Assist with the refuelling of vehicles, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental procedures.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and security in all tasks carried out within the airside environment.
• Provide support with ad hoc operational duties as required during shifts, contributing to overall team efficiency.

Shifts:

The Airport is operational 7 days per week and candidates will be working 4 on 4 off , Rotational you will need to be fully flexible with the days and hours you can work. This could be subject to change!

An example of the shift hours:

• Day 1: 08:00 am to 18:00 pm
• Day 2: 08:00 am to 18:00 pm
• Day 3: 08:00 am to 18:00 pm
• Day 4: 08:00 am to 18:00 pm
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Requirements:

• 5 years of working experience in the UK (compulsory)
• Valid UK driving licence (compulsory)
• Strong training delivery and presentation skills
• Previous leadership or team leading experience
• Good understanding of SSOW, compliance, and operational processes
• Excellent communication and coaching abilities
• Full computer knowledge (compulsory)
• Flexible to work rotational shifts
• Willingness to support overtime during peak operational periods
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a basic criminal record check following the interview in line with CAA requirements.

Please note: As this is an airport role, successful candidates must pass security checks in-line with CAA regulations. These checks include 5-year work and address history, DBS (must have no disqualifying criminal convictions), valid Right to Work.

For an opportunity to join this fantastic business, please submit your CV to apply today!

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