Gategourmet, a Gategroup company, is the world's largest independent provider of catering and provisioning services to the airline industry. With a proud 95-year history, we support more than 300+ Aviation carriers across over 68 countries serving over 700 million passengers in the sky annually. Our operations combine culinary excellence with stringent food safety and production standards, enabling us to deliver high-quality, reliable catering solutions to over 680 million travellers annually.
Your recent role:
We are currently seeking aFull-Time Truck Driver / Loader to join ourMelbourne AirportOperations team. In this role, you willbe driving daily, back and forth to theMelbourne Airport,drivinghi-lift catering trucks, whilst working at heights, and partnering with a colleague in a team of two to load and unload meal catering trolleys efficiently and safely. This position is "hands-on" and ideal for someone who enjoys both localdriving and physical work.
A typical day, you would be responsible for:
Drive and operate hi-lift catering trucks safely, including working at heights
Complete accurate, timelyloading and off-loading of catering trolleys andmaterials, ensuring load security and operational efficiency
Work collaboratively as part of a two-person team to meet flight and service schedules
Conduct pre-trip checks, keep vehicles clean, and operate all equipment safely
Follow loading lists, stowage plans, and customer, health, and safety requirements
Report any incidents, injuries, missing materials, or operational issues promptly
Completes the gathering and fault free timely load / off-load of catering material,



assuring complete load security, co-ordinating with all necessary departments and duty manager
Loads and unloads aircraft in accordance with flight schedules, loading lists / labels and stowage's in the correct galley positions and health and safety / customer requirements
Liaises with the Transport Dispatcher in the case of injuries and accidents, absence of material, or any other irregular operations or block outs
About you:
A current MR or HR driver's licence (MC or HC highly regarded)
Experience operating MR, HR, HC, or MC class vehicles
Comfortable working at heights and handling/ unloading catering trolleys
Strong teamwork skills and a proactive, safety-focused approach
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Availability to work5 days out of 7, includingoccasional weekend shifts, across morning and afternoon rosters
Ability to obtain anASIC (Aviation Security Identification Card) and ADA (Airside Driving Authority)
No criminal history
Willingness to complete a pre-employment medical (at the companies cost)
What we offer:
Global company means more opportunities to develop you and your career further
Flexibility
Be supported with leadership and professional development
Reward & Recognition – Feel valued in the workplace and appreciated for your efforts
Access to an employee Assistance program a Wellbeing App which provides confidential support for employees
Discounted Health & Fitness pass for employeesand their family
Safety First Work culture
Free parking on site
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📌 Driver / Loader (Melbourne)
🏢 Gate Gourmet
📍 Melbourne