HGV Driver

dnata Catering; Burton End; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major inflight catering provider is seeking HGV Class 2 Drivers at Stansted Airport. You will ensure timely delivery of catering and goods to airline customers, work with Cabin Crew, and support stock deliveries across the UK. A valid full UK Driving License Class 2 and Full CPC are required. This role offers competitive benefits including free meals on site and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunch and dinner

Free on-site parking

£60 towards dental and optical cover

£150 Referral bonus

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

In-house apprenticeship program

Pension scheme and life cover

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full UK Driving License Class 2 Cat C with no more than 6 points.
• Full CPC certification is required.
• Adequate numeracy and English skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Collect and load catering equipment onto vehicles.
• Deliver products safely on time to aircraft.
• Liaise with Cabin Crew for equipment transfer.
• Deliver stock to other units as needed.
• Work in a fast-paced team environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Numeracy skills

English language skills

Education

Full UK Driving License Class 2 Cat C

Full CPC

Job description

dnata Catering UK are actively seeking HGV Class 2 Drivers to join our already successful and vibrant team at Stansted Airport. As an HGV Class 2 Driver you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our catering and goods arrive with our airline customers 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. Shifts are 5 on 3 off.

The Role

• Collecting and loading of the bar sets and catering equipment on to 17 tonne rigid vehicles
• Driving airside, you will ensure our products are delivered safely on time to the aircraft
• Liaise with Cabin Crew from our array of airline customers to facilitate the transfer of catering equipment to and from your vehicle to the aircraft
• Occasional requirement to delivery stock to other units across the UK
• Working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment where we aim to delight our customers

Please note your duties will include but are not limited to the above.

Requirements

• Full UK Driving License Class 2 Cat C (with no more than 6 points)
• Full CPC
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Have adequate numeracy and English skills

As the global caterer of choice, dnata catering UK provides inflight catering to the worlds leading airlines. When serving these customers, we are also serving their customer and leaving a lasting impression on their travel experience. That is why our mission is to deliver the promises our customers make. We offer a comprehensive range of Inflight Catering, Onboard Retail and Logistics services across all of the UK's major and regional airports. Our continual pursuit of innovation and excellence has secured the business of more than 80 of the industry's biggest operators.

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