It is an exciting time to join the Gate Gourmet team as we prepare to support the International and Domestic travel industry re-opening post covid restrictions. Gate Gourmet continues to expand our partnerships with the world's leading airline carriers, embarking on an exciting phase of growth and continues to lead the inflight catering industry. Working with our customers and business partners, we create innovative offerings with excellence that delight the senses and make for a memorable dining experience, in the air and on the ground.
**Your new Driver role**
**Our Drivers are responsible for driving of company commercial vehicles, primarily hi-lift catering trucks and perform the correct load/off-load procedures of meal carts onto and off planes according to flight schedules, health & safety requirements.**
**Your Duties and Responsibilities**:
- Completes the gathering and fault free timely load / off-load of catering material, assuring complete load security, co-ordinating with all necessary departments, Transport Dispatcher (Dock controllers) and Duty Manager.
- Completion of pre-trip truck checks, ensuring cleanliness and assumes responsibility for the driving of high-loader catering vehicle.
- Loads and unloads onto and off aircraft in accordance with flight schedules, loading lists / labels and stowages into the correct galley positions and health and safety / customer requirements.
- Liaises with the Transport Dispatcher (Dock Controllers) in the case of injuries and accidents, absence of material or any other irregular operations.
- Uses in downtime accordance to the Transport Dispatcher, (Dock Controllers) e.g. laundry, storage, vehicle, Pick&Pack, etc
- Compliance with the regulations.
**We are interested in speaking with individuals who possess**:
- A current MR or HR valid driver's licence
- Previous experience in a similar role would be highly regarded
- Experience of working in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
- Good communication skills
- Availability to work a 7-day roster across morning and afternoon shifts
- The ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card, (ASIC) and Airside Driving Authority, (ADA)
- No criminal background
**What's in it for you?**
- An opportunity to join a global business that is undergoing exciting transformation as we expand into diverse markets.
- Free on-site parking.
- Dynamic and evolving work environment - fully leverage your accumulated experience.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Casual
**Salary**: From $25.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Rotating roster
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brisbane Airport, QLD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
Application Question(s):
- What is your Vaccination status?
- Are you are able to work a 7 day roster across morning and afternoon shifts?