dnata
HGV Class 2 Driver - Seasonal Until 31st October 2026
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HGV Class 2 Driver - Seasonal Until 31st October 2026
Department: Service Delivery
Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time
Location: Manchester M90 5AF (FLIGHT)
Reporting To: Andrew Riley
Compensation: £17.61 / hour
Description
dnata catering UK are actively seeking HGV Class 2 Drivers to join our already successful and vibrant team. As an HGV Class 2 Driver you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our catering and goods arrive with our airline customers on time, in-line with various scheduling requirements. This role is central to our services, allowing us to distribute the catering and goods which we are very proud of.
About Us
As the global caterer of choice, dnata catering UK provides inflight catering to the world's leading airlines. When serving these customers, we are also serving their customer and leaving a lasting impression on their travel experience. That is why our mission is to deliver the promises our customers make. We offer a comprehensive range of Inflight Catering, Onboard Retail and Logistics services across all of the UK’s major and regional airports. Our continual pursuit of innovation and excellence has secured the business of more than 80 of the industry’s biggest operators.
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Key Responsibilities
As an HGV Class 2 Driver you will be working in both airside and non-airside areas of our business:
- Collecting and loading of the bar sets and catering equipment on to 17-ton rigid vehicles
- Driving airside, you will ensure our products are delivered safely on time to the aircraft
- Liaise with Cabin Crew from our array of airline customers to facilitate the transfer of catering equipment to and from your vehicle to the aircraft
- Occasional requirement to delivery stock to other units across the UK
- Working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment where we aim to delight our customers
Please note your duties will include but are not limited to the above.
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
To undertake this role, you must:
- Full UK Driving License Class 2 Cat C (with no more than 6 points)
- Full CPC
- Must be able to read, speak and write the English language
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Have adequate numeracy skills
Benefits
- Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on site, including refreshments
- Free on-site parking
- £60 towards both, dental and optical cover through our Simply Health Cash Plan
- £150 if you Refer a Friend
- Discounted gym membership at over 2000 gyms nationwide
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Opportunity to enhance your learning through our inhouse apprenticeship programme
- Pension scheme and life cover
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers counselling and advice on a wide variety of issues, 24 hours a day, seven days a week
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