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Drivers Mate - Loader

dnata Catering

Burton End

On-site

GBP 22,000 - 28,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is seeking Drivers Mates to join their successful team. You will ensure that catering arrives on time for airline clients, managing loading, delivery, and liaising with Cabin Crew. Ideal candidates should have a Full UK Driving License, enjoy teamwork, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include meals on site, free parking, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Free meals on site
Free on-site parking
Dental and optical cover
Discounted gym membership
Cycle to Work Scheme
Apprenticeship programme access
Pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

  • Full UK Driving License with no more than 6 points.
  • Flexible and enthusiastic approach to work.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Collect and load catering equipment on vehicles.
  • Assist drivers to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Liaise with Cabin Crew for equipment transfer.

Skills

Teamwork
Time management
Numeracy
Communication in English
Job description

dnata Catering UK are actively seeking Drivers Mates to join our already successful and vibrant team. As a Drivers Mate you willplay a pivotal role in ensuring that our catering and goods arrive with our airline clients on time, in-line with various scheduling requirements. This role is central to our services, allowing us to distribute the catering and goods which we are very proud of., As a Drivers Mate you will be working both airside and non-airside areas within our business:

  • Collecting and loading of the bar and catering equipment on to 17 tonne rigid vehicles
  • Assisting the drivers, you will ensure the goods and catering packages are delivered on time
  • Liaise with Cabin Crew from our array of airline clients to facilitate the transfer of catering equipment to and from your vehicle to the aircraft
  • Occasional requirement to conduct small vehicle runs with uplifts or additional stock
  • Working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment where we aim to delight our customers
  • Shift 5 on 3 off
  • Unsociable Hours
  • Shift Allowance pay

Your duties will include but are not limited to the above.

To undertake this role, you must:
  • Have a Full UK Driving License (with no more than 6 points)
  • Flexible and enthusiastic approach to work
  • Enjoy working as part of a team
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Have adequate numeracy and English skills
Benefits
  • Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on site, including refreshments
  • Free on-site parking
  • £60 towards both, dental and optical cover through our Simply Health Cash Plan
  • £150 if you Refer a Friend
  • Discounted gym membership at over 2000 gyms nationwide
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Opportunity to enhance your learning through our inhouse apprenticeship programme
  • Pension scheme and life cover
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers counselling and advice on a wide variety of issues, 24 hours a day, seven days a week
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