Night-Shift Driver Team Leader - Airside Catering

gategroup; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

4 on 4 off shifts

Inhouse training

Free meals & beverages

Free uniform

Company sick pay

Free on-site parking

Paid holiday

Pension scheme

Employee support programme

Refer a friend bonuses

Discount platform

Cycle to work

Job summary

gategroup is hiring a Driver Team Leader in Bristol to supervise drivers and loaders, ensuring timely dock departures and accurate instructions. You will mentor staff, enforce safety and security rules, and coordinate with airport operations to meet airline schedules.

The role involves overseeing airside activities, maintaining high service standards, and supporting continuous improvement across catering operations for customer airlines.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or higher education or equivalent work experience.
• Food hygiene-related education/training.
• Leadership and customer service experience required.
• Experience in coordinating operations in a catering/airline environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Driver and Loader, lead work schedules, and conduct briefings as needed.
• Ensure dock departure times are met and work instructions are followed.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (Security/Safety/Company Rules).
• Mentor and sign off remedial training for staff and new hires.
• Coordinate incident investigations per local/company rules.
• Monitor airside activities to meet flight schedules and airport rules.
• Act as liaison between gate operations and Airport/Customer Teams.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Operational coordination

English communication

Attention to detail

Team management

Problem solving

Education

GCSEs or higher

Food hygiene training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

gategroup is hiring a Driver Team Leader in Bristol to supervise drivers and loaders, ensuring timely dock departures and accurate instructions. You will mentor staff, enforce safety and security rules, and coordinate with airport operations to meet airline schedules.

The role involves overseeing airside activities, maintaining high service standards, and supporting continuous improvement across catering operations for customer airlines.