Customer Services (Passenger Services) Team Leader - Stansted Airport

To provide professional supervision on a shift basis to the Passenger Service team to ensure the highest standards of quality, customer service, punctuality and health and safety are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, motivate and organise the Customer Service Agents on shift to ensure that Airline quality and punctuality standards and Swissport performance standards are met in the most cost effective fashion.
• Review the performance of all agents on shift, to identify areas for improvement, to provide immediate training and to refer for further training where appropriate, to maintain the highest level of effectiveness and professionalism.
• Act as the first line contact for all staff on shift, in order to help staff solve problems accurately and with customer and Swissport guidelines.
• Act as a role model in all dealings with others and ensure new staff are coached and supported to reach optimum performance as quickly as possible, in order to aid retention and development of staff.
• Deal effectively with passengers ineligible to fly or causing difficulties, in a professional manner, to minimise disruption on station or delay to normal activities.
• Work consistently in a safe and effective manner, ensuring that any action taken does not cause a risk either to themselves or any other party.
• Promptly implement appropriate emergency procedures as required and report all safety and security risks through the correct channels.
• Forge professional and effective working relationships with own team, supervisors, airline customers and their representatives, to maintain and develop Swissport's reputation.
• Share knowledge and experience with colleagues and act in a cooperative manner to ensure customer service is continuously improved.
• Demonstrate a high standard of appearance and time keeping, to maintain the visual and professional status of Swissport.
• Undertake additional duties assigned by the Passenger Supervisor, Duty Manager or Terminal Operations Manager.
• Ensure compliance with all SOPs and policies to meet or exceed regulatory standards and deliver the desired customer service experience.
• Ensure all safety and security processes and procedures are complied with at all times.
• Manage and contribute towards change within the operational environment and maintain commercial awareness in identifying new business opportunities.
• Any other duties that may be required.

Qualifications and Competencies

• In possession of at least three GCSE’s / O Level or Leaving Cert (and equivalent).
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) skills and experience required.
• Minimum 1 years' experience or equivalent in a Customer Service role.
• Flexible to work on various shifts (days, evening, nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Ability to speak and understand the English language.
• Ability to travel to the airport at times where public transport is not available.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Must be able and willing to type and learn airline specific computer systems.
• Ability to follow processes and procedures and apply a flexible approach when required.
• Willingness to work in inclement weather if required.
• Passionate about customer service.
• Leadership and people management skills.
• A proven ability to problem solve and make decisions.
• Planning and organisational skills with effective communication skills both verbally and written.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and must have relevant work experience.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Previous experience working in an aviation environment is desired.
• Ability to speak additional languages is desired.
• A good understanding of all regulatory and recommended procedures that relate to the airport environment.