Flight Handler – Immediate Start Available

Join the team at Newrest – proudly recruited by Aviation Connection
 Location: Crawley (Manor Royal)

Aviation Connection is currently recruiting motivated and reliable Flight Handlers to support our client, Newrest, a leading provider of in-flight catering services. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performing team responsible for delivering quality service to international airlines at London Gatwick Airport.

Pay & Schedule

• Hourly Rate: £15.21 per hour
• Shift Pattern: 5 days on, 3 days off
• Start Times: Between 03:00 and 10:00 (flexibility required)
• Average Weekly Hours: 40
• Shift Length: Approx. 9.5 hours per day (including a 30-minute break)

Benefits 

• Free on-site parking
• Complimentary meals during shifts
• Full uniform and PPE provided
• Full training and onboarding support

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily tasks to meet flight schedules
• Assemble in-flight meals and amenities according to airline specifications
• Load and seal storage trolleys for dispatch
• Deliver catering equipment and supplies to aircraft
• Dress aircraft cabins to meet client expectations
• Ensure quality, hygiene, and safety standards are consistently upheld
• Assist with the loading of catering trucks and aircraft provisioning
• Communicate effectively with ground crew and flight teams
• Perform heavy lifting (up to approx. 50 lbs) and work under pressure
• Comply with all health, safety, security, and operational procedures
• Support additional departmental duties as needed
• Maintain a professional approach at all times

Requirements – Please Read Carefully

• As this is a CAA-regulated environment, all successful candidates must:
• Be willing to undergo a Criminal Record Check (paid for by us)
• Provide a 5-year checkable employment and/or education history (we’ll assist with this process)
• Hold valid, in-date photo ID (passport, driving licence, or national ID card)
• Provide a full 5-year UK address history
• Be willing to attend and complete an Aviation Security Course (paid for by us)

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re hardworking, reliable, and eager to be part of a growing aviation support team, we want to hear from you.

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