Flight Catering Coordinator - Gatwick Airport

Optime Group are proud to be working with a leading in-flight services provider at Gatwick Airport. We're recruiting Flight Catering Assistant to support the preparation and delivery of in-flight meals and equipment, ensuring every aircraft departs fully catered and on time.

This is a hands-on role that involves working with cabin crew, loading teams, and flight schedules to ensure everything is in place and on time for departure.

PLEASE NOTE: A Full UK Manual Driving Licence is mandatory for this position.

What’s on offer:

• £15.21 per hour (plus holiday pay & pension)
• 5 on 3 off shift pattern (subject to change)
• 9.5-hour shifts between 03:00 and 20:00
• Shift extensions available
• Free meals and refreshments on site (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Free on-site parking
• Weekly pay (every Friday)
• Temp-to-perm opportunity (based on performance)

 
Key duties:

• Plan and organise daily workloads at the start of each shift, ensuring all flight requirements are met on time
• Coordinate with internal teams to meet tight service deadlines and resolve any on-the-day issues
• Driving airside between the catering unit and aircraft to support timely delivery
• Load catering equipment, food, and drink into aircraft galleys and vehicles
• Apply security seals to trolleys and equipment in line with client and regulatory requirements
• Brief crew on catering contents and respond to on-the-day changes or special requests
• Ensure all flight packs are packed to airline specifications and presentation standards
• Communicate clearly with team leaders, loaders, and crew to prevent delays
• Work safely, follow procedures, and maintain high hygiene standards (HACCP & COSHH)
• Carry, lift, and move equipment weighing up to 23kg
• Carry out general support duties across departments when required
• Always represent the brand professionally when working with airline clients

 
What we’re looking for:

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence (max. 3 points)
• Previous experience in the airline or aviation sector (ideally 1 year or more)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-focused mindset
• A reliable team player who performs well under pressure
• Self-motivated and confident working independently when needed
• Good operational awareness and a basic understanding of HACCP, COSHH

PLEASE NOTE: As this position is in the aviation industry, successful applicants must be able to provide 5-year checkable history and pass a Basic DBS check.

For an opportunity to interview for this fantastic role, please submit your CV to apply!

Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.