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AVIATION SUPPORT BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2025
AUSTRALASIA'S AIRLINE CATERER OF THE YEAR 2025
Join dnata catering & retail at
Melbourne Airport as a
full-time Customer Delivery Driver loading aircraft catering safely and supporting flight crews
This is a hands-on role that helps keep the Australian aviation industry moving.
So, what does a day in the life of a Customer Delivery Driver look like?
As a member of our airside team, you are the face of dnata catering & retail out on the tarmac and are responsible for the very important task of correctly loading catering onto the aircraft. To do this, you need to load fully stocked aircraft trolleys onto our hi-lift trucks and drive a short distance to the aircraft. Once airside, you will guide the vehicle for safe approach, load the carts onto the aircraft, and work with the airline cabin crew to make sure everything is correct. You will also remove any empty carts, before heading back to our catering facility.
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In a Nutshell, Your Main Responsibilities Are
- Short distance driving and basic vehicle checks, including re-fuelling.
- Secure Load and unload trucks and aircraft with catering, carts, and ovens, ensuring accurate count and any discrepancies are followed up on.
- Safely guide and position the trucks in line with company, airport, and airline policies.
- Communicate/coordinate with cabin crew for aircraft servicing and delivery hand over.
- Administrative documentation, reporting, and general cleaning duties as required.
What do you need to be successful in securing this role?
- Clear National Police Check.
- Clean MR or HR Driver’s License with minimum 2 years road experience
- Ability to perform frequent manual handling tasks.
- Flexibility to work across a 7-day rotating roster around flight schedules is essential.
- Availability to work 38 hours/week, as this role is a full-time permanent position.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Sound numeracy skills for accurate documentation and reporting.
- Neat and tidy presentation with a strong focus on hygiene.
What’s in it for you?
- Be part of a close knit and dedicated team that is committed to safety.
- Competitive pay rates and generous penalty rates.
- 5 weeks Annual Leave.
- Free onsite parking, daily staff meals, and uniforms.
- Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available 24/7.
- Career development and progression, coupled with national relocation opportunities.
- Discounts at hundreds of retailers, novated leasing, discounted health insurance and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes.
We provide you with training and support to set you up for success in your new role, with real career pathways and growth opportunities.
Your Prospective Employer
Part of the Emirates Group, we are Australia’s largest inflight catering and retail partner. Chosen by many of the world’s top airlines for our award-winning meals and outstanding service, we operate 16 catering facilities across 12 cities, employ over 4,000 people, produce over 64 million meals, and service over 252 thousand flights each year.
Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, we want to hear from you!
Click the link below and upload your resume to start on the journey of joining the dnata catering & retail team as a Customer Delivery Driver.
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Region: Asia-Pacific | Ref ID: ST-12982
