Airside Driver (Flexible Working) - Bristol Airport

Aviation Recruitment experts Optime are searching for experienced Ambi Lift Drivers to join a well-respected and successful client at Bristol Airport. This job offers a flexible working basis. This is a very enjoyable role with a great company providing fantastic conditions and facilities.

What's on offer:

• Rate of pay: £12.68 once successful completion of training it will increase to £14.35
• You must pick up a minimum of 3 shifts per week. (Shift timing examples below)

• Weekly Pay

• Full Training provided

Start Dates:

• 16th February 2026

Key Duties:

• To deliver the safe, efficient, and effective passenger transportation to and from the airport & airline between designated transfer points.
• Transport passengers with reduced mobility to and from the terminal & aircraft
• Communicate effectively with third parties for a smooth operation.
• The job is performed in buses that do not require a PCV licence.
• You will be operating mainly airside, but with the willingness to work in any areas the business deems necessary.
• Ensure that customers have a positive experience on every journey.
• Use an automated job allocation and recording system. Full training will be provided.

Shift Hours:

Below are the shifts that will be available on the App, you must be able to work a minimum for 3 shifts per week and able to work both AM and PM shifts. This is not a full-time role.

0400am to 1200pm

1200pm to 1800pm

Rate of Pay:

£12.36 per hour and once successful completed training, it will increase to £14.25 per hour.

Requirements:

• A full UK driving licence, with no more than three points endorsed, maintaining regular reports for inspection.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency of both written and spoken English.
• Must be able to pass and maintain an Airside Pass and airside driving Permit, including competency checks where necessary. This will require a full 5-year work history, the right to work in the UK and a DBS check.
• Excellent people and communication skills with the ability to deal with people effectively and with ease.
• A positive pro-active “can do” attitude.
• Flexibility to work in alternate locations, this may be short notice.
• Flexibility to work in different departments within ABM.
• Flexibility to work additional shifts for adhoc demand and duty cover will be required, local catchment area would be advantageous.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative, while being part of a team.

PLEASE NOTE: As this position is in the aviation industry, successful applicants must be able to provide 5-year checkable history.

For an opportunity to interview for this fantastic role, please submit your CV to apply!

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