Airport Driver Jobs in Poland 2026 | Direct Hiring | Apply Online

Direct hiring — apply today. Airport transport & ground handling contractors at Poland’s major airports — Warsaw Chopin (WAW), Kraków-Balice (KRK), Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa (GDN), Katowice (KTW) and Wrocław (WRO) — including LS Airport Services, Welcome Airport Services, Chopin Airport Services, WAP and Baltona — all operating under Polish labour law (Kodeks Pracy) and the sector collective agreement, registered with ZUS (Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych) — have an immediate requirement for airport drivers to operate apron buses, crew shuttles, VIP chauffeur cars and ramp transport at Poland’s airports, with an employer-supported work permit (zezwolenie na pracę typu A), help with accommodation, uniform, safety training and transport. Competitive gross salary PLN 5,500 – 8,500 / month plus overtime, shift premium, paid annual leave, statutory benefits and ZUS Social Security cover under Polish labour law. Freshers with a valid category-B/D licence and experienced drivers both welcome — no upfront agent fee. Open to EU/EEA candidates (no visa required) and to non-EU candidates worldwide through Poland’s residence & work-authorisation route.

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Selection Process

1. CV & document shortlisting
2. Counsellor telephone / video interview
3. Final round with the Poland employer (practical assessment as applicable)
4. Offer letter & Poland work-authorisation (zezwolenie na pracę) / Type D long-stay work-visa filing

About the Opportunity

Poland’s airports run apron buses, crew shuttles, VIP cars and ramp transport around the clock. Ground-handling contractors constantly need licensed drivers to move passengers between terminal gates and aircraft, transport airline crews and shuttle staff across the airfield. Selected candidates travel to Poland within 6–12 weeks and step onto the roster the same week.

Selected candidates are employed directly by Poland-based ground-handling employers on a renewable Polish employment contract (umowa o pracę) under Polish labour law, with salary paid monthly by payroll (pasek wynagrodzeń) into a Polish bank account — plus ZUS Social Security cover, help with accommodation, transport, paid annual leave and statutory benefits.

Top Hiring Partners in Poland

• LS Airport Services — leading ground-handler at WAW
• Welcome Airport Services — ground-handling contractor
• Chopin Airport Services — Warsaw airport transport partner
• WAP (Warsaw Airport Poland) — ramp & passenger transport
• Baltona — airport services group
• Kraków Airport Services — KRK ramp transport

Salary for Airport Driver Jobs in Poland (2026)

One of the most-searched queries is “airport driver jobs in Poland 2026 salary” — here is the realistic breakdown by grade. Salaries in Poland are quoted gross and paid monthly by payroll (pasek wynagrodzeń), with ZUS Social Security on top.

These are the specific grades open for international applicants. Entry-level positions typically welcome freshers — full on-the-job training is provided in the first two weeks.

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Requirements for Airport Driver Jobs in Poland

Polish employers prioritise reliability, skill and a hardworking attitude. Below are the standard requirements for this role.

Minimum Requirements

• Age: 21 to 50 years
• Education: Basic literacy required; secondary schooling preferred
• Experience: 2+ years driving experience preferred (category B for cars; category D for buses)
• Licence: Valid driving licence (category B or D as applicable); clean driving record
• Skills: Safe defensive driving, basic English, familiarity with GPS navigation
• Availability: Ready to relocate to Poland within 6–12 weeks after selection
• Language: Basic English (Polish is a plus)
• Fitness: Medically fit for shift work, good vision (with or without correction)
• Record: Clean police clearance / criminal-record certificate

Required Documents

• Valid passport (24+ months validity)
• Recent passport-size photographs
• Educational mark sheets / certificates
• Valid driving licence (category B and/or D) with translated copy
• Driving experience certificate (as applicable)
• Police clearance / criminal-record certificate
• Medical fitness certificate (with vision test)
• Updated CV in English (Polish is a plus)

Role & Eligibility

Key Responsibilities

• Drive apron buses, crew shuttles or ramp cars between terminal gates and aircraft stands.
• Transport airline crews, ground staff and passengers to and from the terminal on schedule.
• Follow airside driving rules, apron speed limits and marshalling instructions at all times.
• Complete pre-shift vehicle safety checks and log any defects.
• Maintain professional standards for VIP / chauffeur assignments.
• Follow airport security, PPE and radio-communication procedures.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 21 to 50 years
• Education: Basic literacy required; secondary schooling preferred
• Experience: 2+ years driving experience preferred (category B for cars; category D for buses)
• Licence: Valid driving licence (category B or D as applicable); clean driving record
• Skills: Safe defensive driving, basic English, familiarity with GPS navigation
• Availability: Ready to relocate to Poland within 6–12 weeks after selection
• Language: Basic English (Polish is a plus)
• Fitness: Medically fit for shift work, good vision (with or without correction)
• Record: Clean police clearance / criminal-record certificate

Salary & Benefits Package

Compensation is protected by Polish labour law (Kodeks Pracy) and ZUS (Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych) registration.

• Gross Salary: PLN 5,500 – 8,500 / month, paid by payroll (pasek wynagrodzeń)
• Night Premium: Statutory night-shift premium (min. 20% of the hourly minimum wage) per Polish labour code
• Overtime: Paid at premium rates per Polish labour law
• Accommodation: Employer help finding housing (or housing allowance where offered)
• Transport: Company transport or a commuting allowance to the workplace
• Uniform & Training: Employer-provided uniform and airside driving certification
• Medical: Full public healthcare cover through the National Health Fund (NFZ) via ZUS
• Annual Leave: Statutory 20–26 days paid leave per Polish labour law
• Severance: Statutory severance and end-of-contract benefits under Polish labour law
• Visa: Employer-supported Poland Type D long-stay work visa & work permit (zezwolenie na pracę typu A) (EU/EEA candidates need no visa)

Why Choose Poland?

• Strong EU labour rights — 20–26 days paid leave, capped working hours and ZUS cover from day one.
• Direct hiring — no agent fees — the Polish work permit is filed by the employer.
• Payroll protection — salary is paid on time to your Polish bank account every month by law.
• Steady demand — airport traffic is growing in Warsaw, Kraków and Gdańsk with year-round hiring for licensed drivers.
• Career growth — entry driver → shuttle / apron driver → VIP chauffeur → team leader.
• Path to residency — continuous legal work in Poland can lead to long-term EU residence over time.

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Visa & Travel Process

Recruitment runs under Poland’s Type D long-stay work visa and work permit (zezwolenie na pracę typu A) system, managed by the Voivodeship Office (Urząd Wojewódzki). From application to landing in Poland typically takes 6–12 weeks (EU/EEA candidates can start even sooner, with no visa required):

1. Application & Shortlisting — Submit your CV and documents through the BBC News Job portal.
2. Online Interview & Driving Test — Pre-screen with our counsellor, then a call and driving check with the Poland employer.
3. Job Offer & Labour Contract — Employer issues the offer letter and Polish employment contract.
4. Work Permit & Visa — Employer files the work permit with the Voivodeship Office; you collect the Type D long-stay work visa at the Polish consulate (non-EU candidates).
5. Medical & Licence Recognition — Complete the required medical fitness check and (if applicable) recognition / conversion of your driving licence.
6. Travel & Onboarding — Fly to Poland; register with ZUS and complete the residence-permit formalities on arrival.

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