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dnata Catering UK is hiring an HGV Class 2 Driver for nights at Gatwick Airport on a fixed term contract running until October 2026. This role focuses on delivering catering and goods to airline customers on time and supporting airside operations. The predicted pay is between £13 and £16 per hour, with a 20% night allowance and a range of workplace benefits.
About dnata Catering UK
dnata Catering UK provides inflight catering, onboard retail, and logistics services to airlines across major and regional airports in the UK. The company works with more than 80 operators and supports airline services that directly affect the travel experience of passengers. At Gatwick Airport, this HGV Class 2 Driver role helps keep catering and goods moving safely and on schedule. It is a practical job within the airline industry for someone who wants to be part of an operation that depends on timing, coordination, and reliable delivery work.
The company’s work covers both service and logistics, which means drivers are part of a larger airport operation rather than only a transport function. In this role, your work connects directly with airline schedules and the day to day running of aircraft turnaround activity. That makes accuracy, safe driving, and good teamwork especially important. For anyone looking for HGV driving work in Gatwick with a fixed term contract and room to build experience, this is a role with clear purpose.
What You Will Be Doing
As an HGV Class 2 Driver, you will work across both airside and non airside areas of the business. The main focus is to make sure catering equipment and goods are loaded, moved, and delivered to aircraft safely and on time. You will also support the transfer of equipment with airline cabin crew and help the wider team meet tight operational deadlines. The work takes place on nights and includes a mix of driving, loading, coordination, and delivery support.
Driving and Delivery
A large part of the role involves collecting and loading bar sets and catering equipment onto 17 tonne rigid vehicles. Once loaded, you will drive airside and deliver products to aircraft in line with airline schedules and safety requirements. There may also be times when you are asked to deliver stock to other units across the UK.
Teamwork and Airside Support
This job also involves speaking with cabin crew from different airline customers to help move catering equipment between the vehicle and the aircraft. You will need to work closely with others, stay organised, and respond well when time is tight. The listing also makes clear that the duties go beyond the examples given, so flexibility will be part of the role.
What We Are Looking For
dnata Catering UK is looking for someone who can manage the driving side of the job while also handling the pace and structure of airport operations. This role suits a person who is dependable, steady under pressure, and comfortable working night shifts in a team setting. Because timing matters so much in airline catering, you will need to be alert, careful, and ready to keep things moving without cutting corners. The company is also looking for someone who can meet the practical requirements of the role and perform well during the interview stage driving assessment.
Skills and Experience
To apply, you must hold a full UK Driving License Class 2 Cat C with no more than 6 points. A full CPC is also required. The listing also asks for adequate numeracy and English skills, which are important for communication, checks, and day to day operational tasks.
Personal Qualities
This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working as part of a team and can meet tight deadlines without losing focus. A calm and cooperative approach matters because you will be working with colleagues and cabin crew in a live airport environment. Good awareness, a practical attitude, and a reliable work style will help you do well here.
Salary and Benefits
The predicted salary for this HGV Class 2 Driver role is between £13 and £16 per hour. In addition to this, the job includes a 20% night allowance, which is relevant given the shift pattern. The contract is fixed term until October 2026, and the listing also mentions opportunities for growth. For candidates searching for HGV Class 2 Driver jobs at Gatwick Airport, that gives a clear picture of both the pay range and the contract type.
The benefits package includes free breakfast, lunch, and dinner on site, along with refreshments and free on site parking. There is also £60 towards both dental and optical cover through the Simply Health Cash Plan, a £150 Refer a Friend payment, discounted gym membership at over 2000 gyms nationwide, a Cycle to Work Scheme, a pension scheme, life cover, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and advice at any time of day. The listing also mentions an in house apprenticeship programme, which may help employees build their skills while in the role. Taken together, these benefits add practical day to day value alongside the hourly pay.
How to Apply
If this HGV Class 2 Driver role matches your licence, CPC, and work background, the next step is to apply through the route shown in the listing. Before applying, it would be sensible to make sure your driving details are up to date and that your experience is presented clearly, especially any work related to airside delivery, airline logistics, catering transport, or time sensitive driving jobs. Because the company will carry out a driving assessment at interview stage, applicants should be ready to show safe vehicle handling and a good understanding of the role. This is a fixed term night position at Gatwick Airport with dnata Catering UK, so it is a good opportunity for someone who wants structured HGV driving work in the airline catering sector.
