Warehouse Operative

Dnata; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast

Free on-site parking

Dental & optical cover via Simply Cash

Refer a Friend bonus

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Apprenticeship programme

Pension scheme and life cover

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

dnata Catering UK at London Gatwick Airport is seeking a Warehouse Operative to join our seasonal, full‑time team. You will help stock flights, restock bars and duty‑free trolleys, and ensure airline standards are met to avoid delays.

You may also work in our bonded warehouse, with duties including receiving goods, stock distribution, and accurate records. A basic level of numeracy and English is required, and the role involves standing for long periods in a chilly environment.

Qualifications

• Be able to handle pork, alcohol and tobacco.
• Be prepared to stand for long periods and have good mobility.
• Age 18 years or older.
• Basic numeracy and English skills.

Responsibilities

• Bar Packer: Picking and packing; ensure bars meet airline standards; restock bars; seal items; operate in a bonded warehouse under CAA regulations.
• Warehouse Operative: Receive goods into the warehouse; distribute stock; maintain accurate records; keep warehouse organized; comply with CAA bonded warehouse rules.

Skills

Pork handling

Alcohol handling

Tobacco handling

Standing for long periods

Basic numeracy

English proficiency

Mobility

Job description

Warehouse Operative

Department: Warehouse-Bond-Stores

Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time

Location: London Gatwick

Compensation: £12.92 / hour

Description

dnata Catering UK are actively seeking Warehouse Operative to join our already successful and vibrant team at London Gatwick airport. As a Warehouse Operative you will play a pivotal role in ensuring flights are correctly stocked on time to avoid any delays for departing aircraft. Working alongside likeminded people you will be responsible for restocking bars and duty-free trolleys from returning flights, adhering to our airline customer standards.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Bar Packer:

• Picking and Packing


• Ensuring all contents of the bars are packed to airline standards


• Restocking bars that return from flights


• Searching and sealing


• Working in a bonded warehouse under and adhering to CAA regulations

Warehouse Operative:

• Receiving goods into the warehouse


• Stock distribution


• Accuracy of records for all products


• Maintain organization of the warehouse


• Working in a bonded warehouse under and adhering to CAA regulations

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

To undertake this role, you must:

• Be able to handle pork, alcohol and tobacco


• Be prepared to stand for long periods of time and have good mobility


• Be at least 18 years old


• Be prepared to work in a chilled area


• Have basic numeracy and English skills

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