Check-In Agent (Part Time) - Easyjet - Gatwick Airport

Optime Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation recruitment agency is looking for experienced Check In Agents to join a well-respected client at Gatwick Airport. The role encompasses assisting passengers with check-in procedures, managing customer queries, and ensuring compliance with airline standards. Successful candidates will be required to work flexibly, standing for long periods, and providing excellent customer service. Opportunities for upskilling and comprehensive training will be provided. Apply now for this fantastic opportunity.

Benefits

Free airport parking

Weekly pay

Temp to perm opportunity

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills required.
• Must be able to stand for long periods during shifts.
• Right to work in the UK is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist passengers with luggage check-in at the airport.
• Manage passenger queues and ensure efficiency.
• Process documentation and payments for checked luggage.
• Respond calmly to emergency situations like delays.
• Uphold airline standards in customer service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Job description

Aviation Recruitment experts Optime are searching for experienced Check In Agents to join a well-respected and successful client at Gatwick Airport.

What's on offer:

• Rate of pay: £14.50 per hour (rate of pay will increase to £16.01 per hour after a successful completion of 12 months employment).
• Shift Pattern: 5 on 4 off (25 hours) or 3 on 6 off (20 hours)
• Hours per week: 20-25 hours
• Shift Timing: Early as 03:00am starts.
• Weekly Pay (every Friday).
• Temp to Perm (performance based)
• Free Airport parking.

Confirmed start dates:

• 16th February 2026
• 9th March 2026
• 30th March 2026

Key Duties:

• Assisting passengers with checking in their luggage using the self service machines and processing documentation ahead of their travel.
• The role will require you to work on your feet for extended periods of time. This is due to check in areas being predominantly self service.
• The role covers all front of house customer service tasks, to ensure a smooth and seamless passenger journey through London Gatwick Airport.
• Greeting passengers on arrival at the airport and answering any queries passengers might have about their journey, assisting with any disruption and resolving issues.
• Check passengers’ travel documents, such as passports, and boarding passes, to confirm their identity and eligibility for travel.
• Collect any applicable fees for checked luggage, excess baggage, or other services, and process payments using point-of-sale (POS) systems.
• Manage and organise passenger queues to ensure an efficient and orderly check-in process, especially during peak travel times.
• Be prepared to respond to emergency situations, such as flight delays, cancellations, or disruptions in a calm and professional manner, providing passengers with updated information and solutions.
• Upholding airline standards and company values at all times in your customer service, personal presentation and timekeeping.
• There will be opportunities to up skill and complete airside boarding training.
• Full training will be given which involves 11 days of classroom-based training.

The Airport is operational 7 days per week and candidates will be working on a 5 on 4 off or a 3 on 6 off rolling rota and you will need to be fully flexible with the days and hours you can work. This could be subject to change!

Requirements:

• Good attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Must be physically able to work on your feet for long periods of time.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative, while being part of a team.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Five year fully checkable reference history to be completed prior to your start date.
• Ability to pass Criminal Record Check (CRC).

PLEASE NOTE:

As this position is in the aviation industry, successful applicants must be able to provide 5-year checkable history.

For an opportunity to interview for this fantastic role, please submit your CV to apply!

Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.