Operations Leading Hand

Want to elevate your career to a Higher Altitude? Join Australia's premier inflight meal manufacturer and retail partner. Global Brand. Market Leader. At dnata catering & retail, the sky's truly the limit We are seeking a professional and diligent individual to join our Brisbane Airport Catering team as an Operations Leading Hand (Driver Shift Supervisor), on a permanent full-time basis. So, what does a day in the life of an Operations Leading Hand look like? This role will ensure delivery of service to all airline customers in line with operational schedules and safety requirements, while also leading a large team of Customer Delivery Drivers. As a member of our airside team, you are the face of dnata catering out on the tarmac and are responsible for the very important task of correctly loading catering onto the aircraft. To do this, you need to load fully stocked aircraft trolleys onto our hi-lift trucks and drive a short distance to the aircraft. In a nutshell, your main responsibilities are: Assist in leading and coordinating the Customer Delivery team. Ensuring that productivity and performance criteria are met in the designated area of responsibility, including completion of regular performance assessments. Organising and coordinating work within their area of responsibility. Assist the supervision of catering trucks within a designated work area to ensure they reach and load-up the aircraft safely and on schedule. Lead by example and perform all the duties of a Driver. Assist in training and inducting workers within a designated work area. Organise and coordinate work within the designated work area. Perform administrative documentation such as shift reports and rostering. Follow up on any discrepancies and ensure in flight meal loading is correct. What do you need to be successful in securing this role? Clean HR Driver's license required. Ability to perform frequent manual handling tasks. Flexibility working around flight schedules is essential. Good verbal and written communication skills. As you will be working in the Aviation Services industry, you will be required to obtain a clear National Police Check. Demonstrating leadership, decision making and organisational skills necessary to efficiently meet performance requirements in a changing work environment. Hands-on and display leadership by example. Availability to work 38 hours/week, as this role is a full-time permanent position. What’s in it for you? Be part of a close knit & dedicated team that is committed to safety. Competitive pay rates and penalties. Free onsite parking, meals, and uniforms. Career development and progression, coupled with national relocation opportunities. 5 weeks Annual Leave. Discounts at hundreds of retailers, discounted health insurance, novated lease option and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes. About Us: We are Australia’s largest and most admired inflight catering and retail partner. Specialising in inflight catering and retail, food manufacturing, and airport lounge management, our group of diverse brands enables us to deliver extensive service capabilities. Chosen by many of the world’s top airlines, we operate 16 facilities across 10 cities and employ over 4,000 people who help us to produce over 64 million meals, and service more than 250,000 flights, each year. Parent company dnata – part of the Emirates Group – is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and inflight catering and retail services, dnata ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently. Want to know more about dnata catering and our global businesses? Visits our Australian careers website and watch a short video here: Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, we want to hear from you Click the link below and upload your resume to start on the journey of joining the dnata catering family as Operational Leading Hand.> #J-18808-Ljbffr