Catering Transport Support Assistant

Gate Gourmet; London Borough of Barking and Dagenham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Free meals

Free uniform

Sick pay

On-site parking

Paid holiday

Pension plan

Refer a friend

Discount platform

Cycle to work

Job summary

Gate Gourmet is seeking a Loader to join our airport catering team in the UK. You will load and unload fresh food and equipment, drive a van or truck to deliveries, and ensure each delivery is secured and signed off to a high standard.

We value strong communication and teamwork, with in-house training, free meals, and a range of employee benefits. A valid UK driving licence and right to work in the UK are essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE level education or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a loader role is desirable.
• Valid UK Driving Licence (clean or up to 3 points).
• 5 years of checkable references.
• Right to work in the UK (subject to Criminal Records Check).

Responsibilities

• Load and unload fresh food and equipment.
• Hit the road in a van/truck to deliveries.
• Ensure deliveries are secured and signed off.
• Uphold safety, hygiene and security procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSE level

Tools

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment? This exciting role puts you right at the heart of airport catering operations, where no two days are the same! If you're a great communicator, a flexible team player, and someone who takes pride in their work, this is the perfect opportunity to be part of something bigger!

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Loader, you'll be loading and unloading fresh food and equipment, hitting the road in a van /truck, and ensuring every delivery is secured and signed off to the highest standard. You'll play a vital role in keeping operations running smoothly by upholding top-tier safety, hygiene, and security procedures — making you a key player in a high-profile, customer-focused environment.

What will life as a Loader in the Gategroup Team look like for you.

• £14.54 per hour
• 5 on 3 off pattern / Flexibility to work a mix of earlies and late starts (Shift patterns and times are liable to change in line with business requirements)
• Inhouse training and development
• Complimentary meals & beverages
• Free Uniform
• Company sick pay
• Free on-site parking
• Paid Holiday
• Pension scheme to help you save for your future
• Bespoke employee support programme, including free counselling sessions
• Refer a friend scheme with generous bonuses for each successful referral
• Access to a great discount platform, saving you money on everyday purchases and so much more
• Cycle to work scheme

What We Need From You:

• Educated to GCSE level
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable
• Valid UK Driving Licence (clean or up to 3 points)
• 5 years of checkable references
• Right to work in the UK (subject to Criminal Records Check)

Why Join Us?

Be part of a passionate, highly motivated team that takes pride in delivering excellence. Every uplift you complete helps create memorable journeys for travellers heading to destinations across the globe.

Who we are:

Gate Gourmet is the world's largest independent provider of catering services for airlines and is the core business behind gategroup, whose eleven associated brands offer customers a comprehensive scope of products and services for virtually any on-board need. We provide more than 200 million meals a year to our 270-plus customers at some 120 airport locations around the globe.