Job Description

Description

dnata catering UK are actively seeking HGV Class 2 Drivers to join our already successful and vibrant team. As an HGV Class 2 Driver you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our catering and goods arrive with our airline customers on time, in-line with various scheduling requirements. This role is central to our services, allowing us to distribute the catering and goods which we are very proud of.

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

As an HGV Class 2 Driver you will be working in both airside and non-airside areas of our business: 

Collecting and loading of the bar sets and catering equipment on to 17-ton rigid vehicles 

Driving airside, you will ensure our products are delivered safely on time to the aircraft 

Liaise with Cabin Crew from our array of airline customers to facilitate the transfer of catering equipment to and from your vehicle to the aircraft 

Occasional requirement to delivery stock to other units across the UK 

Working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment where we aim to delight our customers 

Please note your duties will include but are not limited to the above 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

To undertake this role, you must: 

Full UK Driving License Class 2 Cat C (with no more than 6 points) 

Full CPC 

Must be able to read, speak and write the English language 

Enjoy working as part of a team  

Ability to work to tight deadlines 

Have adequate numeracy 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