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We're growing — and we need great leaders to grow with us!
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love bringing out the best in a team, this is your moment. Reporting to the Section Manager, you'll take the reins of our Make and Pack shift/team, driving performance, hitting targets, and helping us deliver world-class results. This is a genuine opportunity to make your mark and lead a team that keeps the skies (and stomachs!) happy.
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£14.84 per hour — plus overtime at 1.25x your hourly rate!
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4 on 4 off shift pattern — more structured time for you
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In-house training and development — we invest in YOU
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Complimentary meals & beverages
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Free uniform
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Company sick pay
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Free on-site parking
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Paid holiday
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Regular shift patterns
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Pension scheme to help build your future
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Bespoke employee support programme — including free counselling
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Refer a friend scheme — generous bonuses for every successful referral!
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Exclusive discount platform — save on everyday purchases
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Cycle to work scheme
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Packing food liners to exact specification
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Creating precise sample and product builds across all classes
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Running temperature, quality, and product date checks
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Sealing flight canisters and trolleys, recording numbers accurately
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Marshalling flights to Dispatch bays in the correct stowing order
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Drive your team to hit objectives, budgets, and specs — efficiently and effectively
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Build a positive, energised working environment
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Resolve conflict, find solutions, and take corrective action when needed
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Champion Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives
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Monitor and support team performance on shift
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Represent your team at operational meetings
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Coach, communicate, and develop your people so they perform at their best
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Own HACCP and legal compliance — health & safety, food safety, security, and gateOPEX
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Keep quality and service standards on point through smart systems and process management
Education: Degree-level ideal, but not essential — we care more about what you can do!
Experience:
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You've led a team in a fast-paced environment
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Shift/staff management experience — food manufacturing sector a big plus
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At least 2 years of relevant operational experience
Skills:
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Food hygiene, security, and H&S know-how preferred
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Aviation security awareness a bonus
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Sharp eye for detail and accuracy
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Confident people/team management
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Solid IT skills — MS Office; advanced Excel is a real plus
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A proactive, flexible, can-do attitude
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Strong analytical and problem-solving instincts
We're the world's largest independent airline catering provider — the powerhouse behind gategroup and its eleven associated brands. We serve up 200+ million meals a year to 270+ airline customers across 120 airport locations worldwide. Come be part of something huge!
