Flight Handler

2 days ago


Woodhouse Park, United Kingdom Newrest Full time

As a Flight Handler who are dedicated to take full responsibility for ensuring all airline meals and in-flight products are dispatched to airlines on time according to the agreed service level standards. You will be the interface between Newrest and many of our key clients at Manchester. You will also need to think and act fast and enjoy new challenges every day.

**CONTRACT**: Full Time, Permanent, Starting as soon as possible

**LOCATION**: Manchester

**SALARY**: £12.88 per hour

**ADDITIONAL HOURS**: Flat Rate.

**BENEFITS**: Free Meals whilst on duty, parking on site, full uniform and PPE provided.

A range of retails saving and access to an employee well-being platform and much more.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Plan and coordinate daily workloads before the start of each shift and work with internal colleagues to meet daily deadlines.
2. Ensure all in-flight meals, special meals and products are assembled according to client flight specifications.
3. Place security seals on all storage trolleys ready for dispatch.
4. Deliver all items to aircraft and confirm menu briefing with crew to ensure flight is fully catered.
5. Ensure suite dressers dress cabins according to client's specifications.
6. Responsible to make sure required airline standards are met regarding packing plans. (Full training and supporting documents will be given)
7. Effectively load airline food and catering supplies inside delivery trucks and at the aircraft.
8. Uses effective communications to minimize delays and resolve problems.
9. Multitask and work under pressure.
10. Lift and/or push approximately 50lbs.
11. Assist with other duties within various departments as and when required.
12. Adhere to Unit safety measures in place.
13. Adhere to inflight services security compliance.
14. Adhere to clean as you go standard.
15. Interact with, colleagues, customers and clients in a professional manner at all times.
16. Comply with all unit Corporate, Social, Responsibility initiatives.
17. Any other duties as requested by your manager.

Skills and Knowledge

Ø Minimum 1 years' airline industry experience (desirable).

Ø Driving License.

Ø An ability to work well under pressure and part of a team.

Ø Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

Ø Proven problem-solving skills, efficiency and organizational skills.

Ø Operational awareness, understand of HACCP, COSHH, requirements and any other training as specified by your manager.

Ø Self-motivation, commitment, enthusiasm and the ability to work calmly under pressure.