Hgc Driver

Newrest is looking for Drivers who are dedicated to customer satisfaction, road safety and delivering a second to none service to some of the world's most prestigious airlines. Working in a fast-paced environment the Driver's role is pivotal to the success of our business as you will be responsible for loading and driving our specialist vehicles from the airport to our unit in Colnbrook. You will be responsible for transporting items safely, timely and supporting our activities at Heathrow.

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

**LOCATION**: Heathrow

**SALARY**: £17.32 per hour

**ADDITIONAL HOURS**: Paid at 1.2 of the hourly rate, after the completion of 173 hours per month

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

A range of retail savings and access to an employee well-being platform and much more.

**Role and Responsibilities**:
1\. Check your vehicle prior to use at the start of your shift as standard security and safety protocol

2\. Report any vehicle defects and/or damage to team leader

3\. Ensure vehicle is security checked and sealed by an authorized staff member before departing to the airport with specified documentation

4\. To comply with Food Safety and Hygiene protocols, ensure vehicle refrigeration is switched on to maintain temperature levels as per the guidelines

5\. Load and unload catering on and off the truck and aircraft in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with airport safety rules, airline requirements and Company Safety procedures

6\. Load aircraft as per the galley plans and adhering to company policy

7\. Drive to the aircraft adhering to DVLA, local and airport rules or law

8\. Drive on to aircraft as per your training, ensuring you do not deviate from it at any point

9\. Ensuring security documents are handed over to crew and the delivery note is signed

10\. Return catering to the unit and ensure it is offloaded into the relevant department

11\. Ensure Tacho is used correctly for every trip and in compliance with Road Traffic Regulations

12\. Operating high loader vehicle following training and health and safety procedures

13\. Delivering and collecting from various destinations in the UK when requested

14\. Report any incidents and accidents to your line manager

15\. Ensure correct uniform and relevant PPE is worn at all times whilst on shift

16\. Ensure vehicles are kept clean and tidy

17\. Refuelling vehicles as and when required

18\. Minor maintenance of vehicles ie, top-up screen wash, ad-blue

19\. Supervises the staff screening process (currently within the COVID guidelines)

20\. Work in all other areas of the business listed but not limited to administration (for large units in your department, for smaller units (under 50 employees) any area of administration, bond store, equipment pack, production, stores. Dependent on operational requirements

21\. Adhere to clean as you go standard

22\. Adhere to Unit safety measures in place

23\. Adhere to all unit, inflight, safety and security compliance

24\. Interact with, colleagues, customers and clients in a professional manner at all times

25\. Comply with all unit Corporate and social responsibility initiatives

26\. Any other duties as requested by your manager.