Airside Catering Driver (C Licence)

Excel Aviation; Dublin; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Aviation in Ireland is hiring an Airside Catering Driver (C Licence) to deliver, load and unload meals to aircraft at Dublin airport. The role is customer facing and requires a professional image and clear communication with airline crews.

You must hold a current C Licence, CPC Licence and digital tachograph, be able to drive both left and right-hand drive vehicles, and be available weekdays and weekends. Training will cover RSA and airport procedures, security checks and safety rules.

Qualifications

• Customer facing role requiring good communication skills and a professional image.
• Must hold a current C Licence, CPC Licence and digital tachograph.
• Ability to drive both left and right hand drive (International).
• Available to work weekdays and weekends.
• Garda vetting and 5-year background check required.
• Ability to identify, anticipate and resolve problems.
• Ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Check your vehicle prior to use at start of shift.
• Load and offload meals from the truck and aircraft safely and timely.
• Ensure vehicle is security checked and sealed before departing to the airport.
• Drive to aircraft following RSA, local and airport rules.
• Load aircraft as per galley plans and company policies.
• Ensure security paperwork is handed over to crew and delivery note signed.
• Carry out housekeeping duties and refuelling as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Professional image

Education

C Class Licence (C)

CPC Licence

Digital tachograph

Job description

About the job Airside Catering Driver (C Licence)

What's the purpose of role:

The primary function of the Driver role is to undertake the delivery, offloading and loading of catering uplifts to various aircraft at Dublin airport and when necessary, handover the flights to the airline crew. This role is customer facing and requires good communication skills and a professional image. It involves food and equipment handling in a secure environment where compliance with procedures is mandatory.

Who you'll deal with:

Internal; Operations and support functions

External; Airlines and other external stakeholders

What you'll be doing:

• Check your vehicle prior to use at start of shift.
• Load and offload meals from the truck and aircraft in a safe and timely manner, in accordance with airport safety rules, airline requirements and Company safety procedures
• Ensure vehicle is security checked and sealed by authorised person before departing to the airport with specified documentation.
• Drive to the aircraft adhering to RSA, local and airport rules and or law.
• Drive to aircraft as per your training, ensuring you do not deviate from it at any point.
• Load aircraft as per the galley plans and adhering to company policies.
• Ensure security paperwork is handed over to crew and the delivery note is signed.
• Return catering to the unit and ensure it is offloaded into the relevant departments.
• Ensure Tacho is used for every trip.
• Ensure all company vehicles are always signed out on leaving the unit and signed back in on return to the unit.
• Carry out housekeeping duties in line with maintaining the fleet, including cleaning, refueling
• Assist within other departments throughout downtime

This list is not exhaustive, accountabilities may vary dependant on locality or role complexity and may include any other duties considered reasonable by the line manager.

What you'll have:

• Must hold a current class C Licence, CPC Licence, and digital tachograph.
• Ability to drive both left and right hand drive (International)
• Experience operating Rigid trucks
• Available to work weekdays and weekends
• Be able to be garda vetted and complete a 5-year background check
• The ability to identify, anticipate, and resolve problems
• The ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines
• The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team

What you'll show:

• Delivering results under pressure, supporting performance improvement and customer focus
• Influencing and building relationships, motivating, and inspiring, communicating effectively