Security Catering Operative

The Best Connection; Crawley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid breaks

Full training

Permanent employment

Career growth

Immediate start

Job summary

The Best Connection is hiring a Security Catering Operative in the Crawley area for a full-time, permanent role at Gatwick Airport. Immediate starts available. The role involves supporting airline catering operations, with 4 on / 2 off shifts, day and night options, and training provided.

You will work in a fast-paced logistics environment, ensuring meals and equipment are prepared and handled efficiently to meet schedules. No prior airport experience is required.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual
• Able to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to perform manual handling duties
• Flexibility to work a 4 on, 2 off shift pattern
• Right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Prepare and pack airline catering items
• Handle catering equipment and supplies
• Load and unload products safely
• Follow food hygiene and health and safety procedures
• Maintain cleanliness in the working area
• Assist colleagues to meet operational deadlines

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Communication skills

Manual handling

Flexibility

Right to work in UK

Job description

Security Catering Operative

Location: Crawley Area
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £13.50 - £14.00 per hour
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 2 off
Immediate Starts Available

Start Your Career as Security Catering Operative

We are currently recruiting Security Catering Operative to join a well-established aviation catering operation based at Gatwick Airport.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for secure, full-time employment with long-term career prospects within logistics distribution and supply chain industry. No previous airport experience or SIA licence is required.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, are reliable, and take pride in delivering high standards, we would like to hear from you.

Available Shifts

Day Shift

• 08:00 - 16:00
• £13.50 per hour

Night Shift

• 22:00 - 06:00
• £14.00 per hour

Both shifts operate on a 4 on, 2 off rotating shift pattern.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• 30-minute paid break every shift
• Full training provided
• Permanent, full-time employment
• Consistent shift pattern
• Opportunities to develop within the aviation and logistics industry
• Supportive team environment
• Immediate starts following successful vetting

The Role

As a Security Catering Operative, you will play an important role in supporting airline catering operations, ensuring products and equipment are prepared and handled efficiently to meet operational schedules.

Duties include:

• Preparing and packing airline catering items
• Handling catering equipment and supplies
• Loading and unloading products safely
• Following food hygiene, health and safety procedures
• Maintaining cleanliness within the working area
• Working efficiently to meet operational deadlines
• Supporting colleagues to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

This is a physically active role and involves manual handling throughout the shift.

Candidate Requirements

Successful applicants will:

• Be reliable and punctual
• Be able to work well as part of a team
• Have good communication skills
• Be comfortable carrying out manual handling duties
• Be flexible to work a 4 on, 2 off shift pattern
• Have the right to work in the UK

No previous experience is required as full training will be provided.

Please note: Due to the nature of our business, we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants to provide or be willing to obtain the following:

• Apply for a Criminal Record Check (Paid for by us!)
• Have a full 5-year checkable history (Obtained for you by us!)
• Have an in date and valid Photo ID (Passport, Driving Licence, ID Card etc)
• Provide a full 5-year address history
• Attend an Aviation Security Course (Paid for by us!)