Driver / Loader

Gate Gourmet; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global career opportunities

Flexibility

Leadership and development

Rewards & Recognition

Employee wellbeing program

Discounted health & fitness pass

Safety-first culture

Free parking on site

Job summary

Gategourmet is seeking a Full-Time Truck Driver / Loader to join the Melbourne Airport Operations team. This hands-on role involves driving MR/HR class vehicles to the airport, operating hi-lift catering trucks, and loading/unloading meal trolleys with a two-person crew.

Typical day includes pre-trip checks, safe handling of loads, and adhering to flight schedules. A current MR/HR licence, ability to work at heights, and a proactive safety approach are essential.

Qualifications

• A current MR or HR driver's licence (MC or HC highly regarded).
• Experience operating MR, HR, HC, or MC class vehicles.
• Comfortable working at heights and unloading catering trolleys.
• Strong teamwork and a safety‑focused approach.
• Ability to work five days out of seven, including weekends.
• Ability to obtain an ASIC and ADA.
• No criminal history.
• Willingness to complete a pre-employment medical.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate hi‑lift catering trucks safely, including at heights.
• Load and unload catering trolleys accurately and efficiently.
• Work in a two‑person team to meet flight schedules.
• Perform pre‑trip checks and keep vehicles clean.
• Follow loading lists and health and safety requirements.
• Report incidents or issues promptly.
• Coordinate with departments and the duty manager as needed.
• Load aircraft according to flight schedules and galley positions.

Skills

MR/HR license experience

Heavy vehicle operation

Safety conscious

Teamwork

Able to work under deadlines

Weekend availability

ASIC and ADA eligibility

No criminal history

Pre-employment medical willing

Job description

Gategourmet, a Gategroup company, is the world's largest independent provider of catering and provisioning services to the airline industry. With a proud 95-year history, we support more than 300+ Aviation carriers across over 68 countries serving over 700 million passengers in the sky annually. Our operations combine culinary excellence with stringent food safety and production standards, enabling us to deliver high-quality, reliable catering solutions to over 680 million travellers annually.

Your new role:

We are currently seeking aFull-Time Truck Driver / Loader to join ourMelbourne AirportOperations team. In this role, you willbe driving daily, back and forth to theMelbourne Airport,drivinghi-lift catering trucks, whilst working at heights, and partnering with a colleague in a team of two to load and unload meal catering trolleys efficiently and safely. This position is "hands-on" and ideal for someone who enjoys both localdriving and physical work.

A typical day, you would be responsible for:

• Drive and operate hi-lift catering trucks safely, including working at heights
• Complete accurate, timelyloading and off-loading of catering trolleys andmaterials, ensuring load security and operational efficiency
• Work collaboratively as part of a two-person team to meet flight and service schedules
• Conduct pre-trip checks, keep vehicles clean, and operate all equipment safely
• Follow loading lists, stowage plans, and customer, health, and safety requirements
• Report any incidents, injuries, missing materials, or operational issues promptly
• Completes the gathering and fault free timely load / off-load of catering material, assuring complete load security, co-ordinating with all necessary departments and duty manager
• Loads and unloads aircraft in accordance with flight schedules, loading lists / labels and stowage’s in the correct galley positions and health and safety / customer requirements
• Liaises with the Transport Dispatcher in the case of injuries and accidents, absence of material, or any other irregular operations or block outs

About you:

• A current MR or HR driver's licence (MC or HC highly regarded)
• Experience operating MR, HR, HC, or MC class vehicles
• Comfortable working at heights and handling/ unloading catering trolleys
• Strong teamwork skills and a proactive, safety-focused approach
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Availability to work5 days out of 7, includingoccasional weekend shifts, across morning and afternoon rosters
• Ability to obtain anASIC (Aviation Security Identification Card) and ADA (Airside Driving Authority)
• No criminal history
• Willingness to complete a pre-employment medical (at the companies cost)

What we offer:

• Global company means more opportunities to develop you and your career further
• Flexibility
• Be supported with leadership and professional development
• Reward & Recognition – Feel valued in the workplace and appreciated for your efforts
• Access to an employee Assistance program a Wellbeing App which provides confidential support for employees
• Discounted Health & Fitness pass for employeesand their family
• Safety First Work culture
• Free parking on site