As a Driver you will be responsible for the safe and timely delivery of in-flight catering supplies and equipment to aircraft and airport terminals, ensuring compliance with aviation safety, hygiene standards, and airside driving regulations.  You will drive a designated route and have responsibility for catering and stripping aircraft.  

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

Hours:                         Various start times between 4.00 and 13.00 and finish times between 13.30 and 22.30

Rate:                           £18.73 per hour

Overtime:                    1.2 of hourly rate, after the completion of 173 hours in the payroll calendar 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. Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections as standard security and safety protocol.
2. and report any issues immediately.
3. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the vehicle and loading areas.
4. Comply with Food Safety and Hygiene protocols and ensuring vehicle refrigeration is switched on.
5. Ensure vehicle is security checked and sealed by an authorised staff member before departure with completed specified documentation
6. Drive HGV2 (Class 2) trucks to transport catering trolleys, meals, beverages, and equipment to aircraft stands or airport terminals.
7. Load aircraft as per the galley plans and adhering to company policy.
8. Work in accordance with airport, airline and Newrest requirements and safety procedures.
9. Load and unload catering on and off the truck at the unit and aircraft in a safe and timely manner
10. Return catering to the unit and ensure it is offloaded in the designated area.
11. Always drive adhering to airport, DVLA and local rules and or law.
12. Drive on to aircraft as per your training, ensuring you do not deviate from it at any point.
13. Refuelling vehicles as and when required.
14. Report any incidents and accidents to your Line Manager.
15. Report all accident/hazards/near misses, in your area in line with Newrest requirements
16. Minor maintenance of vehicles i.e., top-up screen wash, ad-blue.
17. Ensure your Tacho is used correctly for every trip and in compliance with Road Traffic Regulations.
18. Delivering and collecting from various destinations in the UK when requested.
19. Always interact with colleagues and clients on site in a professional manner.

Essential Skills

• Valid UK HGV Category C (Class 2) licence.
• Valid CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence).
• Digital Tachograph card.
• Previous experience in airline catering, logistics, or customer service preferred, but not essential.
• A team player who can effectively manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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.
• Operational awareness with a good understanding of HACCP, COSHH, DDA, Food Hygiene, Health and Safety and DFT requirements.
• 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.