Airside Catering Driver: Airport Food Load & Delivery

Excel Aviation Ltd; Leinster; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Aviation Ltd is seeking a Driver to deliver, load and unload catering uplifts at Dublin airport, with a strong focus on safety and professional presentation. The role is customer facing, requiring clear communication and adherence to procedures in a secure environment.

Responsibilities include vehicle checks, loading to galley plans, security handovers, tachograph use, and routine fleet housekeeping. Weekend work and Garda vetting are possible prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Class C Licence and CPC Licence.
• Digital tachograph knowledge and usage.
• Experience operating rigid trucks.
• Ability to drive both left and right-hand drive (International).
• Available to work weekdays and weekends.
• Be able to be Garda vetted and complete a 5-year background check.
• Ability to identify, anticipate and resolve problems.
• Ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines.
• Work autonomously and as part of a team with good communications.

Responsibilities

• Check your vehicle prior to use at start of shift.
• Load and offload meals from the truck and aircraft safely and promptly.
• Ensure vehicle is security checked and sealed before departing.
• Drive to the aircraft adhering to RSA, local and airport rules.
• Load aircraft per galley plans and company policies.
• Ensure security paperwork is handed over to crew and delivery note is signed.
• Return catering to the unit and offload to the relevant departments.
• Use Tachograph for every trip.
• Sign vehicles in/out when leaving/returning; keep fleet clean and fueled.
• Assist within other departments during downtime.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer facing

Problem solving

Teamwork

Time management

Tools

Class C Licence

CPC Licence

Digital tachograph

Left-hand drive (International)

Rigid trucks experience

Job description

Excel Aviation Ltd is seeking a Driver to deliver, load and unload catering uplifts at Dublin airport, with a strong focus on safety and professional presentation. The role is customer facing, requiring clear communication and adherence to procedures in a secure environment.

Responsibilities include vehicle checks, loading to galley plans, security handovers, tachograph use, and routine fleet housekeeping. Weekend work and Garda vetting are possible prerequisites.