dnataUK Careers

Introduction to dnata

Today, dnata is one of the world's largest air services providers of Ground handling, Cargo Services, Travel and Inflight Catering.

Backed by over 58 years of proud history, we are now a performance-driven organisation; a global player on all continents; an innovator, and a customer centric business.

In the UK, we are currently providing Ground Handling, Cargo Handling and Transport services to 40+ Airlines, with operations based in London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Manchester Airport.

We also have additional Cargo Facilities at Newcastle, Birmingham and Glasgow Airports, as well as an extensive Regional Trucking Networking that covers a further 8 airports across the UK.

Our Values

Safe and Secure

Being safe and secure is at the centre of everything we do

Performance Driven

We set challenging goals and then go beyond them

Respect

We care about our people, our planet and our brand

Service Excellence

We deliver excellence in every interaction

Delighting Customers

We seize opportunities to create extraordinary experiences

Imagination

We design our own future

2700

Number of employees

Number of locations

Number of airline customers

11,000,000

Number of passengers handled

580,000

Cargo volume handled

Fleet of Trucks

Airport Operations in UK

With a legacy of reliability and a commitment to innovation, we are proud to be a leading provider of Ground Handling, Cargo and Transport services in United Kingdom.

Ground Handling

Delighting our 11 million plus passengers per year across Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester airports is a key task for our Customer Service Agents, who ensure passengers receive an exceptional and timely check in and flight boarding experience.

Our airside teams load and unload passenger bags and cargo from aircraft, ensuring on time take-off and passenger baggage are at the right carousel ready for passenger collection.

Cargo

Handling over 580,000 tonnes of cargo every year across 6 airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle and Glasgow, our warehouse teams ensure safe and secure loading and unloading of a variety of freight from luxury cars to live animals in liaison with the office teams serving customers and preparing flight documentation.

Transport

Utilising our fleet of 83 trucks, our transport team based at either Heathrow or Manchester ensure freight is safely delivered whether airport to airport or warehouse to aircraft.

What our colleagues have to say about working at dnata!

Abdullah - Customer Service Agent, Manchester

“Working at dnata, the Ground Handler of the year 2023, has been incredibly fulfilling. Each day brings new challenges in this fast-paced environment, keeping me engaged and motivated. It's an honour to represent dnata and serve our prestigious airline partners, enhancing the travel experience for passengers. With dnata's growth and esteemed airline partnerships, the role of a customer service agent is invaluable for those passionate about delivering exceptional service. Joining dnata means being part of a team dedicated to world-class customer service and making every passengers journey memorable. I'm proud to contribute to our success and look forward to continuing to do so!”

Androulla - Duty Manager, Gatwick

“I’m very proud to have played a pivotal part of the dnata Ground Handling start up LGW having worked for a previous ground handler and having an extensive knowledge of the Emirates product. I love my job and always strive to follow our company values. We have a wonderful team at LGW which makes my job role very rewarding. I look forward to many more happy years at dnata LGW. ”

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