Vacancies at Emirates

Job Purpose

• To provide a quality service to customers in respect to check-in, boarding, special services, baggage services, ticket desk and Emirates Lounge as per the criteria set forth by the Company's commercial, safety and security policies, standards and procedures. Ensure all operational criteria are completed within specified time frames as per applicable procedures.
• A winner of more than 500 international awards, Emirates operates one of the aviation world’s youngest, most environmentally-friendly and technologically advanced-fleet of over 250 aircraft. 
• Its rapidly expanding network spans 145 destinations in Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian subcontinent and Asia Pacific. The airline is an employee-focused company with a commitment to providing staff with excellent working conditions and competitive salaries.

As our newest Airport Services Agent, you will: 

•  Identify and meet the standard and special service requirements of the customers at check-in, transfer desk, special services and boarding gates by adhering to the set service standards and procedures so that the customers are handled in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Adhere to the internal operating boarding procedures by ensuring that laid down boarding priorities, announcements, hand baggage removal, regular staff briefing and stationary/equipment availability before the flight. Post the flight, ensure flight coupon reconciliation and head count confirmation is in order to assist the smooth process of a safe and on time departure of EK flights in order to achieve EK standards and customer satisfaction.
• Guide and advise team members to ensure that superior customer service levels are upheld and assist the process of ensuring the safe and on-time departure of EK flights.
• To liaise and monitor the Emirates Chauffeur drive company on arrival and departure. Ensure eligible customers are provided with this service on arrival and any customers that require assistance are met on departure.
• Oversee the arrival of bags into the baggage hall, ensuring priority bags are first on the carousel and assist customers with missing or damaged bags referring them to Emirates GHA to complete necessary paperwork and follow up on missing bags for Premium customers ensuring customers are kept fully informed.
• To monitor queues at check-in ensuring priority given to Premium customer card holders. To assist and deal with any excess baggage and visa issues that may arise. Assist in dealing with any problems such as, keeping customers informed of any delays, disruptions and denied boarding including the implementation of the 'Options' scheme.
• Assist with the preparation and completion of pre and post flight documentation and complete all relevant station statistical information and filing. Ensure all safety instructions are compiled with at all times and report any damage to aircraft, ULDS, immediately and assist with preparation of relevant reports.
• Cover the absence of check-in supervisor and prepare flight briefs regarding customer information ensuring that all staff, GHA and service providers are fully aware of this information. Ensure all operational areas are covered and that staff are aware of what is expected of them to ensure high levels of customer service in all operational areas.
• Support and cover the Emirates Ticket Desk functions and undertake ticketing/reservation duties to ensure seamless service to customers. Offer full range of Emirates products and services to all customers to maximize ticketing revenue. Issue tickets, EMD, EBT, make and amend reservations as and when necessary. Re-issue and re-calculate fares for customers changing itinerary and make any additional collection as required. Carry out Credit Card verification. Complete daily ticket sales returns and assist with banking duties as required.
• 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.

Qualification

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following requirement:

• You must have the legal right to live and work without restriction in the UK. Unfortunately Emirates is unable to provide support with Sponsorship.
• Be able to provide a full five year work history to obtain an airside pass.
• You must live within a reasonable distance of Manchester airport and be willing to work on a shift pattern
• Have experience working in the airport
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Internal staff can only apply if they have completed a minimum of 1 year in their current role

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Job Purpose

• To provide a quality service to customers on all parts of their journey through the airport including; check-in, boarding, special services, baggage services, and in our Lounge in line with company standards. Ensure all operational processes are completed within specified time frames.
• A winner of more than 500 international awards, Emirates operates one of the aviation world’s youngest, most environmentally-friendly and technologically advanced-fleet of over 250 aircraft. 
• Its rapidly expanding network spans 145 destinations in Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian subcontinent and Asia Pacific. The airline is an employee-focused company with a commitment to providing staff with excellent working conditions and competitive salaries.

As our newest Airport Services Agent, you will: 

• Identify and meet the standard and special service requirements of the customers at check-in, transfer desk, lounge, special services and boarding gates by adhering to the set service standards and procedures. 
• Adhere to the internal operating boarding procedures by ensuring that laid down boarding priorities, announcements, hand baggage removal, regular staff briefing and stationary/equipment availability before the flight. Post flight duties include ensure reconciling all flight administration requirements in order to assist the smooth process of a safe and on time departure of flights, whilst meeting all safety and service requirements. 
• Support your colleagues to ensure that outstanding customer service levels are upheld and assist the process of ensuring the safe and and on time departure of our flights. 
• Liaise and monitor the Emirates Chauffeur drive company on arrival and departure. Ensure eligible customers are provided with this service on arrival and any customers that require assistance are met on departure. 
• Oversee the arrival of bags into the arrivals hall, ensuring priority bags are first on the carousel and assist customers with missing or damaged bags referring them to Emirates GHA to complete the necessary paperwork. Follow up on missing bags for premium customers keeping them fully informed. 
• Assist with the preparation and completion of pre and post flight documentation and complete all relevant station statistical information and reports. Ensure all safety instructions are complied with at all times and report any damage to company property or aircraft. 
• Support the Supervisor in ensuring that all services providers are fully briefed on the day of operation, sharing any information as appropriate to support seamless customer service. 
• When rostered, support duties in the Emirates Lounge. Liaise with service providers and supervise contracted staff, overseeing catering, cleaning and maintenance activities to ensure agreed service standards are met. 

Qualification

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following requirements: 

• You must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Emirates is unable to provide support with sponsorship. 
• Be able to provide a full five year work history in order to obtain an airport ID, including completing a DBS check. 
• Live within 60 minutes of London Gatwick Airport and be willing to work on a shift pattern. 
• Be fluent in spoken and written English. 

Are Ideal candidate will also: 

• Have at least one years airport experience 
• Speak other languages 
• Be passionate about Customer Service and Aviation