Passenger Service Agent (PRM) - Gatwick Airport

Posted 1 hour 10 minutes ago by Optime Group

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Sussex, Crawley, United Kingdom, RH100
Job Description

As a Passenger Service Agent at Gatwick Airport, you'll support travellers who need special assistance - helping them through the airport with care and professionalism.

Please note you MUST hold a Full Manual UK Driving Licence for this role.

Planned Start Dates
  • 18th May 2026
What's on offer
  • £13.45 per hour for the first 3 months, increasing to £14.71 per hour after 3 months of service (paid weekly)
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Shift Pattern: 5-on / 3-off (May be subject to change)
  • Shift times: Between the hours of 03:00am and 00:00am. You must be able to pick up early shifts.
  • Average of 6 to 9 hour shifts each day.
  • Weekly pay (every Friday)
  • Full training and airport pass provided.
  • Temp to Perm (performance-based)
Key responsibilities
  • Being professional, polite and courteous at all times.
  • Escorting arriving and departing special assistance passengers (along with accompanying family as necessary) through the airport either on foot, by wheelchair or electric buggy/caddy as depicted by their categorisation.
  • Providing assistance with the passenger luggage.
  • Completing the Daily Equipment Check Sheet, to maintain the operational reliability of the equipment, reporting where necessary, any equipment defects in line with the equipment inspection procedure.
  • Ensuring that wheelchairs and buggies are always clean and tidy.
  • Ensure that Centralised Control is updated on progress by use of IT handsets.
  • Ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed legibly and submitted promptly.
  • Any additional reasonable duties, as assigned by operational management.
  • This is not a Check-In Agent role.
Shift Schedule
  • Day 1: 04:00-14:00
  • Day 2: 04:00-13:00
  • Day 3: 05:00-13:00
  • Day 4: 13:00-23:00
  • Day 5: 10:00-19:00
  • 3 days off
What you'll need
  • Valid manual UK driving licence (Required)
  • Great work ethic
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong customer service approach
  • Self motivated and proactive
  • Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure
  • Previous airport experience (advantageous but not essential)
  • UK Settled Status (if applicable)
  • 5-year address history
  • 5-year reference history
  • Must pass a basic DBS check post-interview (as per CAA regulations)