CHECK-IN / PASSENGER SERVICE AGENT (BRITISH AIRWAYS) – ASSESSMENT DAY
| Posting date: | 23 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £11.77 to £12.98 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2024 |
| Location: | London Gatwick Airport, Gatwick |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | One Resourcing Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
As we approach Spring/ Summer 2024, One Resourcing Ltd is currently recruiting on behalf of our client GGS (Gatwick Ground Services).
We are currently running ‘Assessment Days’ for candidates who are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service to all passengers at London Gatwick Airport. GGS Ground Services are a wholly-owned owned subsidiary of British Airways, alongside the flag carrier, you will also be representing the below airlines:
British Airways
BA Euroflyer
Vueling
Air India
Iberia Express
Aer Lingus
Qatar Airways
Our Training Courses (3-weeks)
17th June 2024
1st July 2024
What Do We Offer?
Contract: Full Time Permanent Contract (37.5 hours per week)
Pay Rate: £11.77-£12.98 per hour (higher pay after completion of a successful probationary period)
Overtime: Monday-Friday = x1.5 & Saturdays-Sundays = x2
Roster: 4on, 2off / Earliest Start = 04:00am – Latest Finish = 12:00am
Benefits: Discounted Staff Travel (Standby & Hotline Tickets), Discounted Bus Faires & Train Tickets, Staff Car Parking, Airport Discounts (Retail & Hospitality)
Uniform: British Airways Uniform /Ozwald Boateng
Requirements:
5 years’ worth of satisfactory references to obtain an airside pass. *Essential*
Experience working in a front-of-house environment
Experience working within a premium brand
The ability to work accurately under pressure *Essential*
Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills *Essential*
A satisfactory criminal record check *Essential*
Able to access LGW for as early as 04:00am *Essential*
Previous aviation experience
Role Purpose:
The role of the Passenger Service agents is multi-skilled to allow flexibility in the operation. The role covers all front of house, customer service above the wing tasks to ensure a smooth and seamless passenger journey through London Gatwick Airport.
Candidates who do not currently possess all the necessary skills for this role will be given relevant and appropriate training to ensure that they are multi-skilled as soon as possible.
Passenger Service Agents must be passionate about delivering excellent customer service.
Principal Accountabilities
To host our customer airline passengers and to exercise flexibility to deliver a personalised and outstanding service
Assist passengers as needed with check-in processes including support for passengers with special requirements such as unaccompanied minors, VIP passengers and passengers needing wheelchair assistance
To assist transfer customers to meet their flight connections, making alternative arrangements as required
To assist customers in the International Departures Lounge with any flight queries they may have, including support for any on-load or off-load issues
To restore all mishandled baggage and lost property to customer airline passengers. Record all information via PIR or direct entry into the Bahamas system for lost and found bags including their contents with their value and basic claim. Reunite passengers with lost/mishandled baggage via dispatch to their home address
Processing and handling of excess baggage fees and payments from our customer airline passengers
Handling of flight reservation changes and new reservation sales for our customer airline passengers
Deal with difficult conversations tactfully and efficiently with offloaded, stand-by and other disrupted passengers; helping to arrange hotel accommodation, re-routes as required and PIR completion
Assist passengers at self-service check-in kiosks and to drop luggage at appropriate drop off point
Inspect and verify passenger documentation such as passports, visas and ESTA
To follow procedures for passengers with regard to the acceptance of Dangerous Goods in accordance with the regulations laid down by the ICAO and IATA
Accountable for ensuring punctual embarking and disembarking activities for departing and arriving aircraft
To follow all GGS’ SOPs and comply with all UK / EU legislation as well as Airport Authority and our customer airline security requirements
To forge professional and effective working relationships with own team, other GGS departments, supervisors, airline representatives, crew and their customers, in order to maintain and develop GGS’s reputation. To willingly share knowledge and own experience with colleagues and act in a cooperative manner to ensure customer service is continuously improved.
To consistently demonstrate a high standard of appearance and timekeeping, in order to maintain the visual and professional status of GGS.
If this role is of interest to you, please send your updated CV to owen@oneresourcing.com OR ana@oneresourcing.com thank you!
We are currently running ‘Assessment Days’ for candidates who are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service to all passengers at London Gatwick Airport. GGS Ground Services are a wholly-owned owned subsidiary of British Airways, alongside the flag carrier, you will also be representing the below airlines:
British Airways
BA Euroflyer
Vueling
Air India
Iberia Express
Aer Lingus
Qatar Airways
Our Training Courses (3-weeks)
17th June 2024
1st July 2024
What Do We Offer?
Contract: Full Time Permanent Contract (37.5 hours per week)
Pay Rate: £11.77-£12.98 per hour (higher pay after completion of a successful probationary period)
Overtime: Monday-Friday = x1.5 & Saturdays-Sundays = x2
Roster: 4on, 2off / Earliest Start = 04:00am – Latest Finish = 12:00am
Benefits: Discounted Staff Travel (Standby & Hotline Tickets), Discounted Bus Faires & Train Tickets, Staff Car Parking, Airport Discounts (Retail & Hospitality)
Uniform: British Airways Uniform /Ozwald Boateng
Requirements:
5 years’ worth of satisfactory references to obtain an airside pass. *Essential*
Experience working in a front-of-house environment
Experience working within a premium brand
The ability to work accurately under pressure *Essential*
Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills *Essential*
A satisfactory criminal record check *Essential*
Able to access LGW for as early as 04:00am *Essential*
Previous aviation experience
Role Purpose:
The role of the Passenger Service agents is multi-skilled to allow flexibility in the operation. The role covers all front of house, customer service above the wing tasks to ensure a smooth and seamless passenger journey through London Gatwick Airport.
Candidates who do not currently possess all the necessary skills for this role will be given relevant and appropriate training to ensure that they are multi-skilled as soon as possible.
Passenger Service Agents must be passionate about delivering excellent customer service.
Principal Accountabilities
To host our customer airline passengers and to exercise flexibility to deliver a personalised and outstanding service
Assist passengers as needed with check-in processes including support for passengers with special requirements such as unaccompanied minors, VIP passengers and passengers needing wheelchair assistance
To assist transfer customers to meet their flight connections, making alternative arrangements as required
To assist customers in the International Departures Lounge with any flight queries they may have, including support for any on-load or off-load issues
To restore all mishandled baggage and lost property to customer airline passengers. Record all information via PIR or direct entry into the Bahamas system for lost and found bags including their contents with their value and basic claim. Reunite passengers with lost/mishandled baggage via dispatch to their home address
Processing and handling of excess baggage fees and payments from our customer airline passengers
Handling of flight reservation changes and new reservation sales for our customer airline passengers
Deal with difficult conversations tactfully and efficiently with offloaded, stand-by and other disrupted passengers; helping to arrange hotel accommodation, re-routes as required and PIR completion
Assist passengers at self-service check-in kiosks and to drop luggage at appropriate drop off point
Inspect and verify passenger documentation such as passports, visas and ESTA
To follow procedures for passengers with regard to the acceptance of Dangerous Goods in accordance with the regulations laid down by the ICAO and IATA
Accountable for ensuring punctual embarking and disembarking activities for departing and arriving aircraft
To follow all GGS’ SOPs and comply with all UK / EU legislation as well as Airport Authority and our customer airline security requirements
To forge professional and effective working relationships with own team, other GGS departments, supervisors, airline representatives, crew and their customers, in order to maintain and develop GGS’s reputation. To willingly share knowledge and own experience with colleagues and act in a cooperative manner to ensure customer service is continuously improved.
To consistently demonstrate a high standard of appearance and timekeeping, in order to maintain the visual and professional status of GGS.
If this role is of interest to you, please send your updated CV to owen@oneresourcing.com OR ana@oneresourcing.com thank you!
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