Team Leader - Wash and Pack
£14.45 per hour | 5 Days out of 7 | Rotational Shifts | Join the World's Leading Airline Catering Provider
About Gategroup
Join Gate Gourmet, the world's largest independent airline catering provider! We're the driving force behind Gategroup's eleven associated brands, serving over 200 million meals annually to 270+ airline customers across 120 airport locations worldwide. When you join us, you're not just taking a job - you're becoming part of a global team that keeps the world flying.
The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced and dynamic Team Leader to take charge of our Wash and Pack department. This is your chance to lead a dedicated team, drive operational excellence, and make a real impact in a fast-paced aviation environment. If you're a natural leader with a passion for quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!
What We Offer
Competitive Pay & Schedule:
- £14.45 per hour
- 5 days out of 7 working week (rotational pattern)
- Shift flexibility between 7am - 3:30pm and 1:30pm - 10pm (Full flexibility required)
- Work-life balance with rotational days off
Career Benefits:
- Join a global leader in airline catering
- Opportunity to develop leadership and management skills
- Work in an exciting aviation environment
- Be part of a company serving millions of passengers worldwide
- Access to training and development opportunities
Your Role - Leading with Impact
As Team Leader, you'll be the driving force behind our Wash and Pack operations, ensuring every product meets our exacting quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership:
- Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 6-27 operators (fluctuating seasonally)
- Provide hands-on coaching, training, and performance feedback
- Create a positive, productive work environment where team members thrive
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence
Operational Excellence:
- Manage day-to-day operations including scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation to hit production targets
- Oversee washing, sanitizing, and packing processes to ensure products meet quality standards and regulatory compliance
- Implement and maintain SOPs to maximize efficiency and minimize waste
- Conduct regular inspections and audits to drive improvement and ensure safety compliance
Strategic Coordination:
- Collaborate with other departments to coordinate production schedules and maintain smooth workflow
- Monitor inventory levels and work with procurement teams to ensure adequate supplies
- Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives and champion best practices
- Drive implementation of innovative solutions within the department
What We're Looking For
Education:
- Foundation degree, HND, or degree in logistics, supply chain management, warehouse management, business management, or related field
Experience:
- Proven supervisory experience in a similar fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated success in managing and developing teams
- Experience working within a controlled Bonded stores environment (desirable)
Essential Skills:
- Strong leadership abilities combined with excellent teamwork skills
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with ability to build long-term relationships
- Talent for bringing diverse groups together to achieve shared objectives
- Flexibility and adaptability - able to manage multiple demands in a high-pressure environment
- Strong ownership mentality with ability to deliver to tight deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Proactive, positive, and flexible attitude
Personal Qualities:
- Demonstrates integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times
- Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments
- Solutions-focused with strong problem-solving abilities
- Committed to quality and continuous improvement
Shift Pattern - FULL FLEXIBILITY REQUIRED
This role operates on a 5 days out of 7 rotational pattern with flexible shift times:
- Shift 1: 7am - 3:30pm
- Shift 2: 1:30pm - 10pm
Please note: You must be fully flexible to work across both shift patterns as required by operational demands.
Why Gate Gourmet?
✈️ Global Impact - Your work directly supports airlines and passengers worldwide
👥 Team Excellence - Join a team that values collaboration and innovation
📈 Growth Opportunities - Develop your career with a global industry leader
🎯 Purpose-Driven - Play a vital role in keeping the aviation industry running smoothly
🌍 International Presence - Be part of a company operating across continents
Ready to Lead?
If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership career and make an impact in the exciting world of aviation catering, we want to hear from you!
Apply TODAY and join the Gate Gourmet family.