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General Assistant Kitchen Assistant

Job ref. CWFPO002

Temporary

£12.50 per hour

Crawley

Contract: Full time

Higher pay rate is achieved by: Shift Allowance

Requirements
  • DBS Check Required

General Assistant – London Gatwick Airport

Start Your Career in Airline Catering with Full Training Provided
Location: Perimeter Road, Crawley

Pay & Schedule

Hourly Rate: £12.50

Overtime Rates: £18.75 (standard), £25.00 (bank holidays)

Shift Patterns:

  • 06:00–15:00
  • 07:00–16:00
  • 08:00–17:00

Rotas: 5 on 3 off or 4 on 2 off

Start Date: JULY/AUGUST/SEPTEMBER

Contract Type: Ongoing, Temp to Perm Opportunities available

Flexibility Required: Must be available for any listed shifts and patterns

What’s in it for You?

  • ✅ Free On-Site Parking
  • ✅ Complimentary Meals & Drinks on Shift
  • ✅ Uniform & PPE Provided
  • ✅ Full Training – No Experience Needed
  • ✅ Immediate Starts (after aviation background checks)

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • As a General Assistant, you will support various operational departments including the kitchen, dish wash area, and bonded warehouse. Duties include:
  • Preparing food trays and airline meal sets
  • Conducting temperature and quality assurance checks
  • Checking, sealing, and labelling flight trolleys and canisters
  • Receiving, unpacking, and organising stock
  • Cleaning and stripping returned airline equipment
  • Assisting with general warehouse and catering logistics
  • Ensuring compliance with food hygiene and safety protocols

Who We're Looking For

  • Reliable and punctual team players
  • Willing to work across multiple departments
  • Able to lift and move catering equipment safely
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
  • No prior experience needed – just a great attitude

Pre-Employment Requirements (Due to CAA Regulations)

To work in this aviation role, all candidates must:

  • ✅ Pass a Criminal Record Check (paid for by us)
  • ✅ Provide a 5-year checkable work and address history (we assist with this)
  • ✅ Hold valid, in-date photo ID (passport, driving licence, or ID card)
  • ✅ Attend a paid Aviation Security Course
  • ✅ Be eligible to work in the UK

✈️ Ready for Takeoff?

If you're enthusiastic, hard-working, and ready to join a global leader in airline catering – this is your opportunity.

Apply Now and start your journey with Aviation Connection and our client at London Gatwick Airport. We look forward to welcoming you on board!

Benefits
  • 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
  • Canteen
  • Induction Training
  • Oncall Support
  • Ongoing Assignment
  • Overtime Available
  • Training Provided
  • Weekend Work
Crawley
Gatwick, West Sussex

crawley@thebestconnection.co.uk
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