Check-in Agent in Gatwick, Surrey
Posted by Aviation Personnel
£13 – £14 an hour
Gatwick · Contract
Job Description:
Overview
We are recruiting for Check-In Agents to join a busy and fast-paced operation at London Gatwick Airport. We require fully flexible candidates available to work early and late shifts across the week. As a Check-In Agent you will be the first point of contact for passengers, playing a vital role in ensuring a smooth and positive airport experience from the moment they arrive.
Duties
- Greet passengers warmly and assist them through the check-in process efficiently and professionally
- Verify travel documentation including passports, visas and boarding requirements
- Process baggage — weighing, tagging and handling excess baggage charges where applicable
- Issue boarding passes and provide passengers with accurate flight and gate information
- Assist passengers with special requirements including unaccompanied minors, wheelchair assistance and medical cases
- Support gate duties including scanning boarding passes and managing final passenger counts
- Communicate effectively with airline operations and ground handling teams to ensure on-time departures
- Handle passenger queries, complaints and irregular situations calmly and professionally
Requirements
- Previous experience in a customer-facing role is preferred — airport, retail, hospitality or similar
- Excellent communication skills with a professional and approachable manner
- Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Smart, presentable appearance at all times
- Full flexibility to work early and late shifts including weekends
- Must have the right to work in the UK — British passport or valid share code required
- Must be able to provide a full 5-year checkable employment history
- Must have a clean criminal record to pass Gatwick Airport security vetting
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
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