Production Operative - Crawley
- Gatwick, West Sussex
- Temporary
- Full Time
- £13 - £13 Per Hour
Job Description
Blue Arrow are actively seeking Production Operatives / General Assistants to join a successful and vibrant team based in Crawley, near London Gatwick Airport. As a General Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring catering products and goods are prepared, handled and distributed to airline customers in line with strict scheduling requirements.
About the Role
Our client is a leading provider of inflight catering, onboard retail and logistics services to major airlines operating across the UK. They are committed to delivering exceptional service and maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and operational excellence.
Key Information
Pay Rate: £13.39 Per Hour (£18.08 for overtime) Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts between 04.00 to 23.00 Monday to Sunday. You need to be fully flexible between the shift times and days. Contract: Temp with potential to go Perm Location: Crawley, RH10
Benefits
Weekly Pay Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on site, including refreshments Free on-site parking Access to Wellbeing Platform with discounts across many retail and hospitality companies Opportunity to enhance your learning through our online learning platform Pension scheme Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing counselling and advice on a wide range of personal and professional issues
Key Responsibilities
As a General Assistant, you will be working in one of the following areas within the business:
Production
Preparing and plating food Handling packed food goods Packing amenity kits and flight condimentsEquipment
Stacking shelves Rotation of stock Reordering dry stockWash
General cleaning Waste removal Washing airline equipment to industry standardsSearch and Seal
Inspecting goods to ensure there are no prohibited items Checking stock for any damage Completing relevant paperworkPlease note that duties may vary and are not limited to those listed above.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
To be successful in this role, you must:
Be able to handle pork and alcohol products Be prepared to stand for long periods of time and have good mobility Be comfortable working in a chilled environment Have a good level of English
Screening Requirements
Due to working in the Aviation Sector, If you are successful, we will need to carry out the following:
- Basic DBS Check (Criminal Record Check - No cost, Blue Arrow will cover this)
- 5 Year Employment History Check including references
- International Check (If you have worked outside of the UK in the last 5 years)
If this sounds like the job for you then please click apply now.
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