Job Description

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.
We are currently looking for Checkers to join our transport team near Gatwick Airport.
As a checker you will be responsible for checking prepared meals for all classes ensuring that the meals are to specification and comply with menu cards. You will also ensure you have checked any requests for special meals or last-minute requests (additional meals, aircraft changes, return catering, etc.) and they correct numbers are ready for uplift. You will be responsible to complete all security checking procedures in line with DFT requirements and highlight any delays through daily written reports. If you are able to work as part of a team in a customer focused environment and keen to learn, we want to hear from you. You must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, good attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team, flexibility, willingness to stand for a prolonged period of time and the ability to work in a cold environment where all thermal clothing will be provided. Previous experience in a similar role in a production/manufacturing/stores environment is preferred but not essential. Full training will be provided to successful applicants.
If you share our values of excellence, passion, integrity and accountability, don\xe2\x80\x99t miss out on this opportunity to join our team. Apply TODAY
Rotating shift patterns: 4 on 4 off 06:00-17:15
What will life as a Checker - Days in the gate group team look like for you.

• \xc2\xa311.60\xc2\xa3 per hour
• Overtime @ 1.5 times the hourly rate

• Free meals & beverages
• Free Uniform
• Paid Holiday
• Rotating shifts
• Access to a great discount platform, saving you money on everyday purchases and so much mor

• Pension scheme to help you save for your future since day one
• Bespoke employee support programmer, 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

Job overview
Responsible for the checking and co-ordination of the adjustments (up and down) ensuring flights are packed to final dispatch figures.

• Follows the directed schedule
• Acts as the final checking point prior to the load departing the unit and responsible for the communication to the relevant departments should there be any adjustments required.
• Performs duties to safely meet on time performance.
• Compliance with the regulations (Materials / Security / Country / Safety / Company Rules and Procedures).
• Communicates with unit dispatch / management to notify of any irregular operations, block-outs, etc.

Other Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

• Good English and numeracy skills
• Attention to detail and able to work in a team
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
• Good oral and written communication skills in English

Successful candidates will need to be able to complete a 5-year work history referencing process and DBS check