Job Title: Rigid Driver – Dublin Airport
Ref No: VAC-27189
Location: Dublin Airport
Vacancy Type: Permanent contract
Full/Part Time: Full time
Salary and Benefits:
€20.05 Per Hour – 40 Hour Week
€30.07 Per Hour – Overtime at Time + Half
€40.01 Per Hour Double Time Bank Holidays
Unscociable Hours payment
Holiday & Bank Holiday Pay
Paid Weeekly
Meals Provided
Canteen Facilities on site
Company:
ISM Recruitment are now recruiting for a number of Rigid Drivers for our client a leading international Airline catering provider, delivering high-quality inflight catering solutions to major global airlines. Operating in a fast-paced, safety-critical airport environment, joining our clients team offers stable employment, structured training, and long-term career opportunities at Dublin Airport.
About the job:
As a Rigid driver you will work to support Airline catering operations by transporting, loading, and unloading catering supplies and equipment between facilities and aircraft at Dublin Airport.
The successful candidate will be working within a high-security, safety-critical, and time-sensitive airport environment that requires a professional, customer-facing approach when dealing with airline crew and customers.
Reporting to Transport Supervisor you will be responsible for:
Conduct pre- and post-use vehicle safety checks and report defects
Operate rigid catering trucks landside and airside in full compliance with road traffic legislation, airport regulations and company procedures
Use digital tachographs correctly and sign vehicles in and out as required
Maintain vehicle cleanliness and basic upkeep
Service aircraft using hydraulic scissor lifts and work safely at height
Load aircraft in accordance with galley plans, airline specifications, and company policies
Deliver and remove catering trolleys, returning used equipment to designated departments
Handle food, beverages (including alcohol), and retail items safely
Ensure vehicles are security-checked, sealed, and documented before airside operations
Complete all security documentation, delivery notes, and obtain crew sign-off where required
Comply with aviation security, food safety, and company standards, including Garda Vetting and a 5-year background check
Work collaboratively with operations, dispatch, cabin crew, and airport stakeholders
Meet strict aircraft turnaround times and adapt to operational demands
Carry out additional reasonable duties as assigned by management
Additional Operational Requirements (Occasional):
Occasional long-distance runs to Shannon Airport (approximately once every 6 weeks)
Ability to drive left-hand and right-hand drive vehicles if required
Candidate Requirements:
Min 2 years ADR Rigid Truck Driving experience with an established Irish/UK logistics provider
Full Clean Driving Licence (C)
Tacho Digi Card
Up to date CPC Card
Good level of written and spoken English
Excellent working track record
Hours of Work:
Full time, long term
Monday to Friday
Every second Saturday if required
AM shift
To learn more about this job, please contact Tea Loncar at ISM Training & Recruitment directly at 01 891 2330 or tea@ism.ie
This job is advertised by ISM Training & Recruitment – your one partner for upskilling and employment. View jobs and upskilling options at www.ismrecruitment.ie.
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