Flight Coordinator

Newrest; England; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading inflight catering company in the UK is seeking a Flight Co-ordinator responsible for ensuring secure and timely delivery of inflight catering services. This role involves liaising with airline staff, complying with aviation standards, and maintaining service quality. Candidates should possess a full UK driving license and demonstrate strong communication and team skills. This full-time role offers a rotating shift with competitive pay and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Free meals

On-site parking

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

28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving license.
• Previous experience in airline catering, logistics, or customer service preferred.
• A team player who can effectively manage conflicting priorities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physically fit and capable of working in various conditions.
• Lift and/or push up to 25kg.
• Understanding of HACCP, COSHH, DDA, Food Hygiene, Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inflight catering services securely and timely.
• Plan and coordinate daily tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with aviation safety and hygiene standards.
• Assemble and load inflight meals and beverages as per specifications.
• Report any issues regarding delays or damaged items.

Skills

Full UK driving license

Experience in airline catering or logistics

Good communication skills

Team player

Ability to manage conflicting priorities

Physically fit

Operational awareness of HACCP and Food Hygiene

Flexibility to work shifts

Job description

As a Flight Co-ordinator you will be responsible for the accurate, timely, and secure delivery of inflight catering services to aircraft. This role serves as the key liaison between Newrest and airline staff, ensuring that all food, beverages, equipment, and special meal requests are handed over according to airline specifications and within tight operational timelines.

You will play a critical role in maintaining service quality, compliance with aviation safety, hygiene standards and supporting a seamless inflight experience for airline passengers and crew.

Hours: 40 hours – Rotating Shift (4:00 starts and finish up to 23:00)

Rate: £16.94 per hour

Location: Colnbrook – London Heathrow

Contract: Full time – Permanent

Benefits

• Free meals.
• On-site parking.
• 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

• Be an ambassador for Newrest, maintaining the delivery of exceptional service and quality of all inflight catering requirements to some of the world’s leading airlines.
• Conduct daily tasks in accordance with Newrest’s, client and civil aviation authority compliance requirements.
• Plan, coordinate daily tasks before the start of each shift and work with internal colleagues to meet daily deadlines.
• Ensure all in-flight meals, special meals, beverages and equipment are assembled and loaded in accordance with client flight loading specifications and inflight orders.
• Ensure all completed carts/trollies are packed in line with airline standards and maintained at appropriate temperatures (hot/cold) prior to delivery.
• Seal all carts/trollies ready for dispatch, in line with CAA requirements.
• Effectively load airline food and catering supplies inside delivery trucks and at the Aircraft.
• Guide catering vehicles airside and ensure safety protocols are followed during loading and offloading.
• Report any issues such as delays, shortages, or damaged items to the unit management immediately.
• Utilise effective communications to minimise delays and resolve any issues with sustainable solutions.

Essential Skills

• Must have a full UK driving license.
• 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 10 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.