Aircraft Catering Loader – Seasonal

dnata Aircraft Catering Loader – Seasonal Until 31st October 2026

Department: Service Delivery

Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time

Location: Manchester M90 5AF
(FLIGHT)

Reporting To: Andrew Riley

Compensation: £15.09 / hour

dnata Catering UK are actively seeking a Loader to join our already successful and vibrant team at Manchester airport. As an Aircraft Catering Loader you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our catering and goods arrive with our airline customers on time in line with various scheduling requirements.

• Loading and unloading aircraft catering equipment and supplies.
• Ensuring all catering is delivered to airline specifications and procedures.
• Working safely and efficiently within a fast-paced airport environment.
• Meeting tight operational deadlines while maintaining high standards of service.
• Working collaboratively as part of a 24-hour operation.
• Please note your duties will include but are not limited to the above.

• Be able to handle pork and alcohol products.
• Full UK driving licence with 6 penalty points or fewer.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a demanding operational environment.
• Good numeracy skills and a reasonable standard of spoken and written English.
• Flexible approach to working early, afternoon, and night shifts.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Be prepared to stand for long periods of time and have good mobility.
• Be prepared to work in a chilled environment.

• Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on site, including refreshments.
• Free on-site parking.
• £60 towards both dental and optical cover through our Simply Health Cash Plan.
• £150 if you Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Discounted gym membership at over 2000 gyms nationwide.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Opportunity to enhance your learning through our inhouse apprenticeship programme.
• Pension scheme and life cover.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers counselling and advice on a wide variety of issues, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic airport operation.

If you are reliable, hardworking, and looking to be part of a dedicated team supporting airline operations, we would like to hear from you.