Refuse & Recycling Driver Operative


Company:	The Best Connection Group Limited
Salary:	£17.82 - £17.82
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Gatwick, RH6 0SQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Aug 2026
Closing date:	13 Sept 2026

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Summary

Refuse & Recycling Driver Operative

Pay Rate: £17.82 per hour

Working Pattern: 4 days on / 4 days off

Available Shift Patterns:

· Days - 06:00 - 18:00

· Nights - 18:00 - 06:00

Location: Gatwick Airport (RH6 0SQ)

The Role - Refuse & Recycling Driver Operative

To safely and efficiently collect, transport, exchange, and process waste and recyclable materials across Gatwick Airport.

The role involves operating a range of specialist waste collection vehicles and equipment, including Hook Loaders, Skip Loaders, Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs), and 18-tonne rigid vehicles.

The operative will collect skips, compactors, and waste containers from airport locations and transport waste safely to approved recycling, treatment, and disposal facilities while maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental compliance, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Large Vehicle Operation

Waste Collection & Transportation

Loading & Unloading Vehicles

Hazardous Waste Handling

Compliance & Safety

Customer Service

Skills & Experience

Valid Category C (Class 2) HGV Driving Licence.

Valid Driver CPC qualification.

Digital Tachograph Card.

Ability to obtain and maintain Gatwick Airport security clearance

Right to work in UK

Experience driving large goods vehicles in operational environments.

Knowledge of safe loading and unloading practices.

Ability to work safely with waste and recyclable materials.

Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements.

Ability to complete vehicle checks and operational paperwork.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

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 or be willing to obtain the following:

Apply for a Criminal Record Check (Paid for by us!)

Have a full 5-year checkable history (Obtained for you by us!)

Have an in date and valid Photo ID (Passport, Driving Licence, ID Card etc)

Provide a full 5-year address history

Attend an Aviation Security Course (Paid for by us!)· Have an in date and valid Photo ID (Passport, Driving Licence, ID Card etc)

Provide a full 5-year address history

Attend an Aviation Security Course (Paid for by us!)

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 or be willing to obtain the following: