Unsere Benefits
We believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:
* Competitive salary
* Enjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend Scheme
* Save money and time with On-Site Free Meals
* Expand your skills and knowledge through our in-house training opportunities.
* A business where you can have a real impact, we’re not afraid of new ideas!
* Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
* The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market
Company Description
Our production unit takes pride in offering top-tier luxury airline catering that is both elegant and sophisticated. Our team is dedicated to crafting a one-of-a-kind experience that is attractive to even the most discerning passengers. We focus on providing exceptional quality, first-class service, and an exquisite range of menu options that are sure to impress.
Job Description
* Take full operational responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Transport Department, ensuring all deliveries are
* executed safely, on time, and to required specification.
* Plan, coordinate, and control daily dispatch schedules in line with production output, service level agreements, and operational priorities.
* Allocate drivers and loaders effectively, ensuring the right resource is assigned to the right vehicle and route to maximise productivity and efficiency.
* Lead daily operational briefings to communicate workload, safety updates, compliance requirements, and service expectations.
* Monitor live operations throughout the shift, making real-time adjustments to manage delays, breakdowns, traffic issues, or last-minute schedule changes. · Ensure all vehicles are roadworthy, legally compliant, clean, and maintained in accordance with DFT and airport authority (BAA) requirements.
* Oversee daily vehicle checks, defect reporting, tachograph compliance, and maintenance scheduling to minimise downtime and ensure full regulatory adherence.
* Take direct accountability for workforce planning and labour control, including rota management, absence monitoring, overtime control, and agency usage to meet operational demand while managing cost.
* Ensure full compliance with driver hours regulations, working time directives, and transport security standards.
* Manage all people processes within the department including performance management, disciplinary procedures, return-to-work meetings, and development planning.
* Identify training needs and support succession planning to ensure operational continuity and capability within the team.
* Maintain accurate and timely completion of all transport documentation, compliance records and maintenance logs.
* Proactively identify operational risks or inefficiencies and implement corrective actions to drive continuous improvement.
* Ensure all transport activities are conducted in a safe working environment, carrying out risk assessments and enforcing safe systems of work.
* Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments, suppliers, airport authorities, and external stakeholders to protect service delivery.
* Provide hands-on operational support during peak periods, staff shortages, or high workload situations to ensure service levels are maintained.
* Take ownership of operational decisions, demonstrate visible leadership on the ground, and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and shared success.
Qualifications
* You are a role model, leading by example, ready to roll up your sleeves and do what is needed to give our partners the best service with a problem-solving mentality
* Passion for food and motivation to deliver exceptional service
* Well, presented, professional individual with a can-do, positive attitude that indulges in team success
* Build strong relationships with colleagues, mentoring and motivating, creating a team spirit, encouraging them to be at their best
* Strong, dependable leader that will happily join and assist your team to maintain the high DO & CO standards at any given moment
* You are a clear and engaging communicator, strong verbal and written English, and will use a variety of methods to keep the team well informed on all important matters
* Flexible in the way you think, making decisions efficiently and handling change to ensure everything we do is right for our partners and the DO & CO family
* Have energy and drive to deliver beyond expectations and effectively balance priorities and always looking for ideas and opportunities to improve our service and operations
* Approachable leader that the large DO & CO Family can depend on and trust
* With your guidance, your department will always remain a safe place to work and operate
* You must have a clean, 5-year checkable history due to working in a restricted zone of an airport
Additional Information
DO&CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
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