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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.**
- £11.46 per hour
- 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.

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