HGV Driver

dnata catering UK; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading inflight catering company at Stansted Airport seeks an HGV Class 2 Driver. You will ensure timely delivery of catering and goods for airline customers. Requirements include a Full UK Driving License Class 2 Cat C and Full CPC. Enjoy benefits like free meals and discounts, while contributing to excellent service in a vibrant team.

Benefits

Free meals on site

Free on-site parking

£60 for dental and optical cover

£150 referral bonus

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Inhouse apprenticeship programme

Pension scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must possess a Full UK Driving License Class 2 Cat C with no more than 6 points.
• Must have a Full CPC qualification.
• Enjoy working as part of a team and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Must have adequate numeracy and English skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect and load catering equipment onto vehicles.
• Drive to deliver products safely and on time to aircraft.
• Liaise with Cabin Crew to facilitate catering transfers.
• Occasionally deliver stock to other units in the UK.
• Work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Numeracy skills

English proficiency

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

As an HGV Driver you will be working in both airside and non-airside areas of our business:

• 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

To undertake this role, you must:

• 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

About Us

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.

What’s in it for you?

• 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