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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.

 Job Overview

We are currently looking to recruit Loaders to join our team based in West Drayton, Stockley Park. You will support the operations by completing all assigned tasks in a timely manner while ensuring quality and meeting the required targets. You must be a great communicator with a can-do attitude!

What will life as a Loader in the gategroup Team look like for you.

£12.93 per hour 
Overtime @ 1.25 times the hourly rate 
4 on 2 off pattern 04:00  - 12:00, 15:00 - 23:00
Inhouse training and development i.e. obtaining a LGV licence after 1st year of service
Complimentary meals & beverages
Free Uniform
Company sick pay
Free on-site parking
Paid Holiday
Regular shift patterns
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

Main Duties & Responsibilities

To load and unload food and equipment as directed by the allocator, ensuring that no customer complaints are received
To ensure that loads are distributed securely, and to be responsible for any load carried, and ensure it is signed for at the point of collections
To fully comply with and be responsible for all gate gourmet and customer security procedures and process
To adhere to all Heath safety and hygiene requirements, including using the correct kinetic lifting and carrying techniques
Drive a van as and when required / directed
Carry out daily checks of the vehicle and report any defects using appropriate forms
Fully comply with and to be responsible for all Gate Gourmet and customer security procedures and property
To report all accidents and take the necessary preventative action
To be able to communicate effectively both verbally and non-verbally at all levels
To ensure that relevant entries are made in the diary log and that the log is checked at the beginning of each shift
To be totally flexible within the role
Carry out quality checks with improvement action when required
Assist in follow-up of Quality Assurance/Health & Safety reports
To take on any other duties as and when required
 

Education

GCSE passes in English and Maths (or equivalent)
 

Work Experience

Must hold a current and clean driving license
Good standard of English both written and verbal
Previous experience in a similar role
Experience of working in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
 

Skills & Knowledge

Good understanding of English both reading and writing
Good Customer service skills
Positive attitude to work
Able to work to tight deadlines
Team worker
 

Previous experience in a catering or hospitality role is desirable but not essential. You must be able to work shifts and be keen to learn. In addition to job - related training, you will develop your skills in team work, time management, multi-tasking, communication and attention to detail.

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.

If you share our values of excellence, passion, respect and responsibility, don’t miss out on this opportunity to join our team. Apply TODAY.