About the company:
Gate Gourmet is the world's largest independent provider of catering services for airlines and is the core business behind gategroup, whose eleven associated brands offer customers a comprehensive scope of products and services for virtually any on-board need. We provide more than 200 million meals a year to our 270-plus customers at some 120 airport locations around the globe.
About the role:
Working at the Edinburgh Airport you will be part of a highly motivated team delivering outstanding service to its customers. Working with a fleet of modern specialized catering trucks, you will have the opportunity to transport and load catering uplifts on different aircraft types ranging from small business jets to commercial jets in a secure & controlled environment.
What will life as a HGV Driver in the gategroup Team look like for you.
Inhouse training and development
£18.30 +10% night allowance per hour + over time benefits(rate under annual review)
3 on 3 off
Complimentary meals & beverages
Free Uniform
Company sick pay
Free on-site parking
Paid Holiday
Pension scheme to help you save for your future
Refer a friend scheme with generous bonuses for each successful referral
Access to a great discount platform, saving you money on everyday purchases and so much more
Cycle to workMain Duties of the HGV Driver
Driving HGV 15 – 18 tonne company liveried vehicles in a secure & controlled environment
Carrying out vehicle checks prior to use
Loading and unloading catering uplifts to aircraft
Liaison with flight crew and working in collaboration with other ground handling suppliers
Maintaining the cleanliness and tidiness of the vehicle
Adhering to all Road Traffic Acts and additional Airport By- laws
Additional duties such as Bar and stores packing or search and sealing will be a daily requirement along with any associated paperwork.
Plus any additional warehouse dutiesRequirements of the HGV Driver:
Valid clean HGV CAT C Driving Licence (up to 3 points will be considered)
Digital Tachograph knowledge and possession of a digital tachograph card
Driver CPC qualification essential
Previous HGV experience desirable, Airport Airside Driving would be an advantage
Knowledge of the Road Traffic ActDo you like working in a fast paced and collaborative environment? If you think you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic and motivated team, this may be the role you’ve been looking for so please APPLY TODAY
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, undertake a CRC (Criminal Record Check) and provide 5 years of checkable referencing history. For anytime spent outside the UK exceeding 6 months, you must be able to provide a CRC (Criminal Record Check) for that country