Optime Group

Airside Driver

Optime Group  •  £13.30/hr  •  Liverpool, GB (Onsite)  •  10 days ago
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Job Description

✈️ We are recruiting Airside Drivers to join our team in Liverpool, supporting airfield operations in a secure environment 🚍

This role is running from May to October 2026, ideal for professional drivers seeking structured night shifts within a unique airport setting.

You will play a key role in transporting passengers safely between the terminal and aircraft using operational vehicles on the airside of the airport.

What’s on offer:

  • Client: Wilson James
  • Location: Liverpool Airport
  • Contract Duration: May – October 2026
  • Start Date: May 2026
  • Pay: £13.30 per hour
  • Hours: 42 hours per week
  • Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off
  • Shift Times: 20:00 – 08:00 (Night shifts)

Primary Responsibility – Driving:

  • Driving operational airside vehicles
  • Transporting passengers to and from aircraft safely and efficiently
  • Full training provided (including Cobalt 3000)
  • Operating in line with strict airside safety regulations
  • Delivering excellent customer service during passenger transfers

Additional Responsibility – Aviation Security:

  • Supporting aviation security procedures
  • Assisting with access control and compliance tasks
  • Maintaining high safety and regulatory standards

Requirements

  • Full UK driving licence (essential)
  • No more than 3 points on licence
  • Minimum 21 years of age (security clearance requirement)
  • Strong awareness of safety and responsibility
  • Reliable, punctual, and good communication skills
  • Comfortable working night shifts

✅ Previous professional driving experience (e.g. bus, coach, airside, transport, logistics, or shuttle services) is beneficial but not essential.

Benefits

All successful candidates will complete a 2-week classroom training programme covering:

  • Airside driving compliance
  • Safety procedures
  • Aviation security fundamentals

- Free Staff Car Parking

- Long term Career progression from October onwards, if interested.

📌 Please note: Due to aviation security regulations, all applicants must be able to provide a 5-year checkable history

If you’re looking for a role in a dynamic airport environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today to apply.

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

Optime Group

About Optime Group

Optime is a leading force in specialised recruitment, partnering with key players across the aviation, hospitality, rail, security, and warehousing & logistics sectors. Our expertise in aviation staffing is unparalleled, and we apply the same innovative technology, data-driven insights, and unmatched commitment to attract, retain, and security-clear thousands of vital staff every year.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Crawley, GB
Year Founded
2016
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