Drivers Mate-Fixed Term Contract until October 2025

dnata Catering actively seeking Drivers Mates to join our already successful and vibrant team at London Gatwick airport. As a Drivers Mate you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our catering and goods arrive with our airline clients 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., As a Drivers Mate you will be working both airside and non-airside areas within our business:

• Collecting and loading of the bar and catering equipment on to 17 tonne rigid vehicles
• Assisting the drivers, you will ensure the goods and catering packages are delivered on time
• Liaise with Cabin Crew from our array of airline clients to facilitate the transfer of catering equipment to and from your vehicle to the aircraft
• Occasional requirement to conduct small vehicle runs with uplifts or additional stock
• 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

To undertake this role, you must:
• Full UK Driving License (with no more than 6 points)
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach to work
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Have adequate numeracy and English skills
  
  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.
  
  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