Flight Handler – LGW. Crawley, West Sussex, South East England, England
Job description
Newrest is looking for a Flight Handler to join our team. We are excited to be preparing for the increase of flights into London Gatwick, as a result of the recent government announcements relating to travel to and from the UK.
The Flight Handler will 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.
Newrest offers competitive rates of pay, some of the best across out industry for the right candidates.
CONTRACT: Full Time, Permanent, Starting as soon as possible.
LOCATION: London Gatwick.
SALARY: £13.80 per hour.
ADDITIONAL HOURS: Flat Rate.
PARKING: Parking on site
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.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities
- Plan, coordinate daily workloads before the start of each shift and work with internal colleagues to meet daily deadlines.
- Ensure all in-flight meals, special meals and products are assembled according to client flight specifications.
- Place security seals on all storage trolleys ready for dispatch.
- Deliver all items to aircraft and confirm menu briefing with crew to ensure flight is fully catered.
- Ensure suite dressers dress cabins according to client’s specifications.
- Responsible to make sure required airline standards are met regarding packing plans. (Full training and supporting documents will be given)
- Effectively load airline food and catering supplies inside delivery trucks and at the Aircraft.
- Utilise effective communications to minimise delays and resolve problems.
- Multitask and work under pressure.
- Lift and/or push approximately 50lbs.
- Assist with other duties within various departments as and when required.
- Interact with, colleagues, customers and clients in a professional manner at all times.
Skills and Knowledge
- Minimum 1 years’ airline industry, experience (desirable).
- An ability to work well under pressure and part of a team.
- Self-motivation, commitment, enthusiasm, the ability to work calmly under pressure and on your own initiative.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal with a customer centred approach to service delivery.
- Proven problem-solving skills, efficiency and organisational skills.
- Operational awareness, understand of HACCP, COSHH, requirements and any other training as specified by your manager.
- Any other duties as requested by the line manager.
- The ability to be an effective ambassador for the organisation at all times and whilst wearing uniform off duty.
Specialist in out-of-home catering in 58 countries, and the only player to intervene in all sectors of catering and related services, Newrest is one of the world leaders in multi-sector catering.
Our 34,900 committed and talented employees do what is necessary to offer consumers balanced, diversified and tasty meals while scrupulously respecting hygiene and food safety standards.
We are fervently invested in respecting essential environmental values. The use of local, fresh and seasonal products, our responsible purchasing policy, the treatment and reduction of waste, the fight against food waste and the use of responsible packaging are behaviors that illustrate Newrest’s conviction in terms of ecology.
Our drive and passion for technological innovation ensures that we are market leaders focused on modern, efficient work practices whilst delivering excellent customer service and delicious culinary experiences. The Newrest experience is unique, optimized and memorable.
What characterizes us: Humility - Simplicity - Efficiency - Responsibility.
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