Airside Driver

Want to take your career to a Higher Altitude?

Join Australia's premier inflight catering partner, as the face of our

Sydney Airport Customer Delivery team.

At dnata catering & retail, the sky's truly the limit

AVIATION SUPPORT BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2025

AUSTRALASIA's AIRLINE CATERER OF THE YEAR 2025

Who are we?

We're dnata, Australia's premier inflight catering and retail partner, renowned for our first class services and food manufacturing. As part of the dnata Group, we're the trusted choice of Airlines worldwide, with a global footprint spanning 10 cities and a team of over 4,000 passionate professionals. With a staggering 64 million meals produced annually and over 250,000 flights serviced, we're the epitome of high-flying success

What does a typical day look like?

As a Customer Delivery Driver, you're not just a driver - you're the face of dnata catering on the tarmac, delivering seamless service to airline crews and ensuring every departure is smooth and timely. From safely loading and unloading airline equipment to coordinating with cabin crew, your role is pivotal in our mission for excellence.

In a nutshell, your main responsibilities are:

• Safe airside driving and basic vehicle checks, including re-fuelling.
• Load and unload trucks on to aircraft with airline equipment such as carts & ovens.
• Guide and position the trucks in line with company, airport, and airline policies.
• Coordinate with airline cabin crew for aircraft servicing and delivery hand over.
• Administrative documentation, reporting and general cleaning duties as required.

What do you need to be successful in securing this role?

• Minimum of a MR Truck licence (HR driver's license preferred).
• Ability to perform frequent manual handling tasks.
• Ability to work various shifts across a 7-day roster.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Required to obtain a clear National Police Check as you will be working in the Aviation Services industry.
• Availability to work 38 hours/week, as this role is a full-time permanent position.

What's in it for you?

• A five week training program personalised to you
• Competitive pay rates + generous hourly penalties.
• FREE onsite parking, fresh staff lunch & dinner daily, and uniforms provided.
• Career development and progression, coupled with national relocation opportunities.
• 5 weeks Annual Leave per 12 months service.
• Access to our tailored Employee Novated Car Lease program.
• Discounts + Cashback rewards at HUNDREDS of retailers (such as Woolworths, Caltex and JB-HiFi), discounted health insurance and wellbeing resources.

We provide you with support, training, certification, and airside accreditation to set you up for success in your new role.

About Us:

We are Australia's largest and most admired inflight catering and retail partner. Specialising in inflight catering and retail, and food manufacturing, 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 12 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? Visit 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 the journey of joining the dnata catering & retail family.