Airside Operations LGV Driver

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Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 0600 – 15:00 (40 hours per week)
Location: DHL Aviation at London Heathrow Airport Department: Operations Grade: N DHL is the most international company in the world with a global network in over 220 countries and territories across the globe, and a workforce exceeding 500,000 employees serving 2.8 million customers worldwide.
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• Competitive salary, including unsociable hours shift allowance
• Annual bonus up to 5% (depending on company performance)
• Free onsite parking
• My DHL Rewards (discount, saving, cash back at over 3000 retailers)
• Pension Scheme with up to 6% company contribution
• DHL Share Purchase Plan (after 3 months)
• Private Medical Scheme (after 12 months)
• Access to Occupational Health
• Enhanced Maternity pay (after 12 months)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• CIS Induction – a week’s all expenses paid induction to our Company Values!
• Healthy Minds – Employee Assistance Programme

• Collecting and delivering freight on and off the airport
• Ensuring loads are correctly loaded and secure, and all necessary paperwork is correctly completed
• Able to operate all available equipment when required
• Complete daily vehicle checks
• Report all equipment defects to a supervisor
• Maintaining regular contact with the supervisor
• Operating all equipment in a safe and responsible manner
• Following SSOW and company procedures
• Adhere to driver regulations and work time directive
• Follow all company procedures relating to tachographs and driving legislation
• Follow manual handling at all times
• Working in a safe manner when unsupervised
• Support DHL core operations, as required
• Scanning/sorting
• Loading/unloading containers
• Hold a valid driver’s qualification card (CPC)
• All employees are responsible for the health and safety of themselves and also those affected by their activities
• You must conduct yourself in an orderly manner within the workplace, ensuring that correct uniform and PPE is worn.

• Must have 5 year fully checkable work or education history, and Basic Disclosure Scotland check (requested upon joining) as to satisfy the requirements for a full airside pass at London Heathrow Airport
• Manual handling skills
• A safety-first attitude
• Airside driving experience (preferred)
• Proficiency in forklift and/or ramp equipment an advantage
• Willing to work varied and flexible shift
• To be able to work on one’s own initiative
• To be "health and safety" conscious
• To have a full Cat C driver’s license
• Proficient in the use of IT, including use of Microsoft Office applications
• Able to communicate at all levels, from warehouse to Senior Management
• NMIV/AHS systems knowledge desirable
• Although the primary function is as a Cat C driver the role will require the holder to be fully flexible on additional activities if required

To apply for the position, please submit your CV detailing your full and complete 5-year history including employment, education and any gaps of unemployment longer than 28 days. Please note, if you are an internal applicant you are required to let your manager/supervisor know that you are applying for a new position.

Closing date: 24th February

Our recruitment process at DHL Aviation:
From a candidate who has identified an exciting opportunity to join us and make a real difference, to becoming an established team member connecting people and improving lives, we want to ensure your journey is as smooth and enjoyable as possible. We ask competency-based interview questions to keep our recruitment processes fair and consistent, so please be ready to share your experiences and achievements with us!

We also understand recruitment is a two-way process, so we’d ask that you share any feedback and ask questions along the way to ensure we are the right fit for you.

Next steps:
Once you have applied for a role, an email confirmation will be sent to you to let you know we have received your application. A member of our Talent team will then be in touch with the outcome of your application, which may include a short pre-screening conversation. If you have any queries regarding the recruitment process or for more information on our roles, please contact us via

Please note:

Due to the nature of our business we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants to provide a full 5-year employment history. In addition to this, we are required to carry out a Criminal Record check.