Airport Services Agent

Job Purpose
Provide assistance to customers on arrival and departure, ensuring high quality and professional customer service is maintained at all times.
Job Outline
Ascertaining the requirements of various categories of customers such as unaccompanied minors, customers with reduced mobility etc. ensuring appropriate special services and facilities are provided to meet the special service requirements of the customers.
Co-ordinate the airport operation of chauffeur-driven limousines for eligible customers after arrival, and open the Emirates arrival information desk.
Monitor the arrival immigration problems, retrieve relevant documentation and report accordingly ensuring adherence to all procedures with regard to travel, immigration and safety regulations.
Monitor check-in including \'queue-combing\' to keep customers informed of checking delays, identifying and giving priority to Premium customers and ensure service standards are maintained.
Assist in, and if necessary, conduct, the preparation and completion of pre and post flight documentation and statistical information / reporting to ensure all data is accurately accounted for.
Provide cover in the absence of the senior team members during leave/sickness/training as directed by the Airport Services Officer or other senior colleague.
Assist in dealing with problems such as delays, disruptions, excess baggage or denied boarding including implementation of \'Options\' within the guidelines provided by the Senior Staff on Duty in order to retain customers confidence and loyalty. Also ensure eligible customers are provided with accommodation and transport as per applicable procedures.
Where required, assist with, and if necessary, conduct, check-in, boarding at the gates as per laid down procedures, provide announcements, and carry out hand baggage removal, handling of late-to gate customers, flight coupon reconciliation and head count confirmation to ensure safe and on time departure of flights.
Monitor baggage delivery performance against agreed standards, keeping customers informed about any delays or irregularities with their baggage to maintain an efficient baggage delivery service to customers and monitor files creation and quality of baggage services as per Emirates Standard Operating Procedure.
When required support duties in the Emirates lounge. Liaise with service providers and supervise contracted staff, overseeing catering, cleaning and maintenance operations and ensure service standards are met and maintained.
The job holder will be expected to make decisions affecting operations on a day to day basis in line with applicable local procedures.
As an Emirates Airport Services Agent, you will work in all areas of the Airport operation, supporting and overseeing check-in, boarding, ramp and lounge.
The job holder is also responsible for adhering to the relevant health and safety requirements and safe working practices applicable to their employment.
Qualification
Minimum \'O\' Level or equivalent
Airline Industry experience is required
Experience within a Premium Lounge environment, hospitality, or F&B industry would also be an advantage
Must have completed relevant and recognized professional training courses in Customer Services and Ground Operations
Knowledge of Basic Fares and Ticketing would be advantageous
Customer Service Delivery
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom. The Company will not provide assistance with obtaining work permits.
Current staff may apply if they have completed a minimum of 1 year of service with the Company/in their current position. Staff who have moved to their current position following a lateral transfer may apply at any time.
Salary & benefits
Competitive salary
Competitive benefits Salary: GBP 28800 - 43200 per year

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