At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive a 15-18 tonne vehicle at London City Airport, ensuring timely service for passengers.
- Company: Join gategroup, the world's largest independent airline catering provider.
- Benefits: Earn £18.96 per hour, enjoy free meals, and access great discounts.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, in-house training, and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team that creates memorable journeys for travellers worldwide.
- Qualifications: Valid HGV CAT C Driving Licence and previous HGV experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 18.96 - 18.96 £ per hour.
Imagine starting your day airside at Barking and driving across the tarmac at London City Airport as aircraft prepare for departure around the world. As an HGV Driver with gategroup, you'll be at the heart of the action - ensuring thousands of passengers enjoy exceptional service before they've even taken off.
What You'll Be Doing:
- You'll command a 15-18 tonne company vehicle through the unique, secure environment of a working airport - no two days are the same!
- From loading premium catering products to coordinating with flight crews and ground teams, you'll play a vital role in keeping aircraft on schedule and passengers happy.
- Beyond driving, you'll get hands-on with bar and stores operations, search and sealing procedures, and be part of a safety-critical operation where your attention to detail really matters.
What We Offer:
- £18.96 per hour
- Overtime @ 1.2 times the hourly rate
- 5 on 3 off pattern / Flexibility to work a mix of earlies and late starts (Shift patterns and times are liable to change in line with business requirements)
- Inhouse training and development
- Complimentary meals & beverages
- Free Uniform
- Company sick pay
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Holiday
- Pension scheme to help you save for your future
- Bespoke employee support programme, including free counselling sessions
- 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 work scheme
What We Need From You:
- Valid HGV CAT C Driving Licence (clean or up to 3 points)
- Possess a Digital Tachograph card
- Previous HGV experience desirable, Airport Airside Driving would be an advantage
- 5 years of checkable references
- Right to work in the UK (subject to Criminal Records Check)
Why Join Us?
Be part of a passionate, highly motivated team that takes pride in delivering excellence. Every uplift you complete helps create memorable journeys for travellers heading to destinations across the globe.
Who we are:
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.
Class 2 Driver employer: gategroup
At gategroup, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering our Class 2 Drivers a dynamic work environment at London City Airport where no two days are the same. With competitive pay, comprehensive training, and a strong focus on employee well-being through benefits like complimentary meals, a bespoke support programme, and a cycle to work scheme, we foster a culture of excellence and teamwork that empowers our staff to thrive in their roles. Join us and be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering outstanding service to passengers worldwide.
