Lead Agent - T2

ABM; Stanwell; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 GP

Mental health support

Life event counseling

Get fit programme

Cycle to work

Perks at Work app

Job summary

ABM at Heathrow Airport is seeking a Lead Agent to deliver first-class customer experiences for high-profile passengers and to guide the team during busy, special assistance flights.

You will mentor newer agents, support flight operations, and ensure safe handling of luggage with proper manual techniques while maintaining professionalism.

Qualifications

• Empathetic customer service professional with airline/airport experience preferred.
• Ability to speak another language is a bonus.
• Calm and professional under pressure; champion diversity and inclusion.
• Strong communication and basic IT skills to record passenger information and journey details.
• Able to assist passengers with luggage and operate manual handling for seating.

Responsibilities

• Lead on high-profile passenger requests and deliver first-class service.
• Mentor new or inexperienced agents and set the standard for professional conduct.
• Support smooth offloading/on-loading of flights and update operations teams via PDAs.
• Perform daily equipment checks and assist with luggage handling using proper manual techniques.

Job description

LOCATION: Heathrow Airport

SHIFT PATTERN: 4 on 4 off, 40 hours per week, 6 month Fixed Term Contract

PAY RATE: £15.44 per hour

As a Lead Agent at Heathrow Airport, you are a customer service specialist and a highly visible focal point for colleagues, airlines and passengers. You will use your expert knowledge to deliver the absolute highest level of care. Your mission is to ensure seamless journeys during high-volume special assistance flights and to provide exceptional, dedicated support for high-profile passengers. You will also serve as an essential mentor and guide for newer, less experienced agents, helping to build a confident and welcoming team environment.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver First-Class Customer Experiences: Take the lead on high-profile passenger requests, using your expertise to turn a passenger's previously poor customer experience into an exceptionally positive one. You will personally assist special needs passengers through the terminal and onto the aircraft, maintaining the utmost professionalism, politeness and courtesy at all times.
• Mentor: Act as a role model by providing invaluable mentoring to new or inexperienced agents within the operation. You will set the standard for outstanding attitudes, behaviours and immaculate personal presentation.
• Operational Flow: Support the smooth offloading and on-loading of high-volume flights. You will act quickly to ensure journey milestones are accurately tracked on PDAs, keeping the operational teams fully updated on any issues that require escalation.
• Maintain Excellence and Safety: Complete daily equipment checks to guarantee buggies and wheelchairs are clean, tidy and operationally reliable. You will safely assist passengers with their luggage and use proper manual handling techniques when transferring passengers into their seats or wheelchairs.

Person Specification

• Passionate Service Professional: You have a deeply empathetic nature and a genuine passion for outstanding customer service. Previous airline or airport experience is highly desired and the ability to speak another language is a fantastic bonus.
• Resilient & Professional: You remain incredibly calm and confident under pressure, handling emergencies and public demands with ease. You also possess a strong understanding of equality and diversity principles, championing the unique needs of all visitors.
• Excellent Communicator & Capable: You have excellent communication skills and possess the basic IT skills required to navigate operational systems to record passenger information & journey information. You must be capable of pushing wheelchairs over long distances, safely handling luggage and lifting passengers in confined spaces.
• Essential Requirements: You must be highly reliable and flexible enough to operate changing shift patterns as dictated by airline schedules.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Follow company Health and Safety policies, procedures, and safe systems of work at all times.
• Report any health and safety concerns, equipment defects, or training needs directly to your Line Manager.
• Ensure correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn and kept serviceable at all times when assisting passengers.
• Operate all machinery, buggies and vehicles safely and strictly in accordance with the instruction and training provided.

Benefits

• 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home.
• Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling.
• Get Fit Programme.
• Financial and legal support.Cycle to work scheme.
• Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:
  • Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers.
  • Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work.
  • Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.