International Lead Agent - Customer Services
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Position Overview & Specifications
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Airport Operations
The Airport Operations department keeps operations at our airports running smoothly through planning, organization and supervision.
Job overview and responsibilities
Under the direction of the Airport Operations Supervisor, the Lead will assume daily responsibility for achieving service standards and operational objectives. The Lead is accountable for making decisions that impact the station metrics and provides front-line leadership, guidance and technical support to CSRs. The lead is engaged operationally, to ensure the needs of the customer, the team and our operation are met; on a day-to-day basis. You are empowered to be flexible in meeting customer and employee needs whilst addressing the dynamics of our schedule. Working closely with and supported by the Management team you are expected to use your experience and knowledge to demonstrate a safe, caring, dependable and efficient ethos; to lead the frontline team with drive and compassion, ensuring that we remain accountable for our performance.
Duties include but not limited to:
- Responsible for upholding safety standards, including MOCHA audit completion, safety inspections and feedback to Customer Service Reps.
- Driving the operation in all departments; lobby, gates, premium services, club, baggage and connections
- Engaged operationally, to ensure the needs of the customer, the team and our operation are met; on a day-to-day basis
- Oversee the necessary daily preparatory work, ensuring staff deployment best meets the needs of the schedule
- Support club vendor and PS team in service delivery and product offering through daily engagement and service standard audits.
- Ensure a good knowledge of premium services policies and procedures; including club access, promotions and marketing programs can be demonstrated
- Follow and uphold uniform and appearance standards
- Support the station with daily admin and back office work
- Assignment of department tasks, breaks and overtime in all areas
- Assist Supervisors with performance management and feedback to employees
- Conduct daily team briefings
- Assisting Customer Service Representative job interviews
- Support the supervisor team with collateral and project work.
- Participate and organize internal monthly safety meetings alongside supervisor as part of the Station SAT
- Liaison and assist with service partners in below the wing team, SOC team for on time departure
- Support with aircraft damage and employee injury investigation
This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded.
QualificationsRequired
- Customer Service/Operational Experience
- Previous supervisory/leadership experience
- Secondary School Education or equivalent school leaving certificate
- Sound Administration skills (Microsoft word, Excel, Emails)
- Excellent knowledge of ATW airport operations procedures & processes
- Good technical knowledge of Airport applications (MAP, Aero, Shares, AIMS etc)
- Proven track record of reliability
- Have the ability to work under pressure in a calm, professional manner
- Have the ability to think clearly and make logical decisions
- Must be a true team player
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate outstanding leadership skills and initiative.
- Must be willing and able to work all shifts (early/late) on a rotating shift pattern
- Must be well groomed in appearance, be reliable, dependable and strive for high quality work
- Must be fluent in English (written and spoken)
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom for any employer without sponsorship
- Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
- Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Airlines, Airports & Air Transportation
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for International Lead Agent - Customer Services roles across United Airlines's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Airlines, Airports & Air Transportation.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,895 - £35,305 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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