THIS IS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT UNTIL 31ST OF OCTOBER
About the Company
Gate Gourmet is the world’s largest independent provider of airline catering services and is the core business behind gategroup. With eleven associated brands, gategroup offers a comprehensive range of products and services to meet virtually every onboard need. We produce more than 200 million meals each year for over 270 customers across approximately 120 airport locations worldwide.
About the Role
Based at our Edinburgh Broxburn unit, you will be part of a highly motivated team dedicated to delivering outstanding service to our customers. You will operate a fleet of modern, specialised catering vehicles, transporting and loading catering supplies onto a variety of aircraft—from small business jets to large commercial airliners—within a secure and controlled environment.
What Life as an HGV Driver at gategroup Looks Like
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In-house training and development
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£18.30 per hour + 10% night allowance + overtime (rates under annual review)
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3 days on / 3 days off shift pattern
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Night shifts: 20:00–08:00 or 00:00–12:00
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Complimentary meals and 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 holidays
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Pension scheme
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Refer-a-friend scheme with generous bonuses
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Access to a discount platform for everyday savings
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Cycle-to-work scheme
Main Duties
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Driving 15–18 tonne HGV company vehicles in a secure environment
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Conducting vehicle checks before use
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Loading and unloading catering supplies onto aircraft
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Liaising with flight crew and working alongside ground handling teams
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Maintaining vehicle cleanliness and organisation
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Complying with Road Traffic Acts and airport by-laws
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Assisting with additional duties such as bar and stores packing, search and sealing, and completing relevant paperwork
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Supporting warehouse operations as required
Requirements
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Valid HGV Category C driving licence (up to 3 penalty points may be considered)
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Digital tachograph card and relevant knowledge
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Driver CPC qualification (essential)
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Previous HGV driving experience (airport airside experience is advantageous)
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Good understanding of Road Traffic regulations
Additional Information
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to pass a Criminal Record Check (CRC). You must also provide five years of verifiable employment history. If you have spent more than six months outside the UK, you will need to provide a criminal record check from the relevant country.
Our values:
Excellence - runs through everything we do. You'll work with people who care about getting it right, where quality isn't a checkbox but a mindset. We invest in your craft because when you grow, we all soar. We value our people!
Passion - fuels us. Whether you're in the kitchen, on the tarmac, or behind a desk, you'll feel the buzz of an industry that never sleeps. Your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and the work you do today lands on a tray table tomorrow.
Responsibility - means something here. We're shaping the future of sustainable aviation catering, reducing waste, championing local suppliers, and making choices that protect the planet our passengers fly over. You'll be part of something that goes beyond profit.
Respect - isn't negotiable. Different backgrounds, different talents, one team. We celebrate what makes each person unique and build a culture where everyone belongs, grows, and succeeds together.
Join us, and you're not just clocking in—you're elevating every journey, including your own.
