Flight Co-Ordinator in Gatwick, West Sussex

Flight Co Ordinator

Gatwick

AVTAV Ltd is recruiting Flight Co Ordinator / Flight Handlers on behalf of our client – a leading airline catering company at Gatwick Airport.

This is a hands-on, varied role supporting the full in-flight catering process – from cold store checks to final aircraft handovers. You\’ll be working in chilled environments, loading vehicles, briefing cabin crew, and managing last-minute changes on the ground. No two days are the same – this is a fast-paced, customer-facing role at the heart of aviation operations.

Role Details

• Pay: £16.37 per hour

• Rota: 4 on / 4 off

• Shifts:
  ?? AM starts: Between 04:00 – 06:00
  ?? PM starts: Between 13:00 – 15:00

You must be able to rotate between both AM and PM shifts

• Location: Gatwick Airport

• Airside pass sponsored | Full training provided

Key Responsibilities

• Check flight loads in refrigerated storage areas (cold environment)

• Assemble and secure in-flight trolleys to exact airline specs

• Load and deliver catering to aircraft

• Brief flight crew and hand over catering packs at the aircraft

• Manage last-minute changes and offer effective substitutions

• Dress aircraft cabins to airline standard

• Work flexibly across departments as needed

• Maintain safety, hygiene, and airside security compliance

Requirments

• Physically fit and comfortable working in cold/chilled areas

• Confident communicator – able to interact with flight crew professionally

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to multitask under pressure

• Fully flexible and reliable – able to rotate shifts and commit to 4 on / 4 off

• Aviation or catering experience desirable (not essential – training provided)

• Basic food safety awareness (HACCP) is a bonus

Join a committed and fast-moving team delivering essential services to global airlines. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career within the aviation sector while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

* SECURITY CHECKS *

As this role is connected to a major UK airport applicants must be willing for Avtav to complete the following process on their behalf in line with Aviation Security Regulations.

• 5-year employment history check
• UK criminal record check
• International criminal record check if in the country for more than 6 months
• Relevant aviation security training completed in house by Avtav (not cost to applicant)

Apply now to start your journey.