Who are we?

Dnata is one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers. We provide a comprehensive range of inflight catering, onboard retail, supply chain and logistics services at all major and regional airports across the UK. Dnata Catering provide expertly crafted inflight catering services, delivering fresh and high-quality meals at major and regional airports across the UK. As the leading Halal caterer in the UK, we also provide tailored experiences to meet each customer’s unique needs. We’re a leader in VIP catering, offering bespoke inflight to private and charter clients.

The Role

The Operational Supervisor is responsible managing equipment operations, ensuring efficiency, safety compliance, and team productivity. The supervisor ensures quality control, inventory management, and coordination with various departments to meet operational demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee key production areas such as our bond, warehouse and production department.
• Ensure smooth, efficient workflows that meet tight schedules and uphold our 5-star quality standards
• Lead, coach, and inspire your team to deliver exceptional results every day
• Maintain compliance with legislation, customer expectations, and company policies
• Build strong relationships with clients and swiftly resolve any operational issues

Required Skills

• A self-starter with a sharp eye for detail and a methodical mindset
• Passionate about team development and operational excellence
• Calm under pressure and confident in a dynamic, shift-based environment
• Committed to delivering world-class service—every time

Preferred Skills

• Problem solving skills.
• Stakeholder management.
• Computer literate - Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Evidenced people management experience e.g. dealing with performance issues, holidays, rosters and absence management
• An understanding of cost and control management
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisation skills and flexibility

What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to be part of the Emirates global family.
• Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on site
• Free tea and coffee
• Simply health Plan
• 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

If you're invited to interview, please let us know if there are any adjustments we can make to ensure you're cleared for take-off and able to perform at your best. We’re committed to making the recruitment journey as smooth and inclusive as possible.

Our roles attract high volumes of applications, so it may take us a little time to taxi through them all. We aim to respond to every application within 14 days. If you haven’t heard from us by then — or if you have any questions about this or other opportunities — feel free to contact a member of our Talent crew for further assistance.

We appreciate your patience while we navigate the runway!