Hit the runway with a career that moves. As an inflight catering driver, you’ll be right where aviation comes alive delivering top-tier service to aircraft on tight schedules, working airside alongside some of the most iconic planes in the world. If you love driving, thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in being a crucial part of the passenger experience (before they even take off), this is your chance to join a high-energy team with real responsibility, great camaraderie and a role that never feels grounded.

Shifts:                         Rotating Nine and half hour Shifts, 5 on 3 off

Hours:                         Various start times, you must be able to work all shifts on rotation

Start Times:                 Between 3.00 am and 10.00 am and finish between 12.30 pm and 19.30

Rate:                           £18.19 per hour

Overtime:                    1.2 of hourly rate, after the completion of 173 hours each month

 

Benefits

• Free meals.
• On-site parking.
• Life Assurance of two times basic salary.
• An Income Protection Scheme.
• Full training and uniform.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Free online health and wellbeing support.
• Pensions and Income Protection Schemes.
• Year-round access to virtual GP Service.
• Employee Discounts (also open to friends and family).
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of UK Bank Holidays), increasing with length of service

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Driving high-loader and catering vehicles airside.
2. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the vehicle and loading areas.
3. Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report any issues immediately.
4. Comply with Food Safety and Hygiene protocols.
5. Loading, unloading as per the galley plans and delivering catering to aircraft safely and on time.
6. Ensure vehicle is security checked and sealed by an authorised staff member before departure with completed specified documentation.
7. Drive HGV2 (Class 2) trucks to transport catering trolleys, meals, beverages, and equipment to aircraft stands or airport terminals.
8. Coordinating with flight crews and operations teams.
9. Working to strict aviation safety and security procedures.

 

Essential Skills

• Valid UK HGV Category C (Class 2) licence.
• Valid CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence).
• Digital Tachograph card.
• A team player who can effectively manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality.
• Physically fit and capable of working at heights, indoor fridge temperatures around 5 degrees, all outdoor weather conditions and fast-paced environments.
• Lift and/or push up to 25kg.
• Must be flexible to work shifts as operations run seven days a week requirement (including evenings and public holidays), you will be required to extend shifts depending on airside operational requirements.