Posted:June 6, 2024
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Logistics and Supply Chain
Description:
THE SWISSPORT PROFILE Swissport is the world's largest provider of ground and cargo handling services in the aviation industry. The company provides services on behalf of some 835 client-companies and handles around 230 million passengers and 3.9 million flights (movements) per year. The company operates around 120 warehouses and moves approx. 4.1 million tonnes of cargo. With a workforce of around 61,000 personnel, Swissport is active at more than 280 stations in 48 countries across five continents, and generates annual consolidated operating revenue of CHF 3.0 billion. MISSION STATEMENT: To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor- made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience. In order to achieve the goal of our mission, Swissport is focused on consolidating and strengthening our market position to ensure we are constantly driving industry innovation in key areas such as service, quality and reliability. Swissport is a people-focused organisation - without our people we
Job Description
- The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that operational excellence is delivered without compromising on quality, safety and service delivery.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Check in
- Prepare and clear check in counters pre and post flight with appropriate stationery and signage.
- Provide a welcome service to our passengers at check in, and at other customer service touch points and to assist in providing a pleasant customer experience.
- Verification of travel documentation and check in of departing passengers as per standard operating procedures.
- Assist customers during flight irregularities i.e. delays, cancellations or diverted flights, coordinating communication with affected passengers to ensure passenger experience remains positive.
- Maintain excellent customer service standards at all times.
- Provide relevant information to customer queries and provide solutions to issues which may impact the customer’s experience.
Document Verification
- Ensure document verification is carried out professionally to eliminate illegal travel, human trafficking and forgeries (counterfeit documents, imposters and basic errors) ·
- Undertake various training elements, as provided for by the organization, to ensure the required continuous learning & upskilling is maintained.
- Constantly monitor new changes in travel requirements, as applicable to document verification, and implement applicable ones in a timely manner.
Handling Baggage
- Checking and weighing passenger baggage, charging appropriate baggage fees and questioning passengers regarding their baggage items as per airline requirements.
Gate Service
- Counterchecking boarding pass, making announcements, ensuring that passengers are boarded efficiently.
Flight Control Operations ·
- Prepare all documentation in compliance with IATA and airline requirements.
- Ensure appropriate flight documentation is completed and filed.
- Flight setup and close out. · Compiling and submission of post flight messages.
- Completing airline-required gate operations for departing and arriving flights.
- Provide flight editing function to ensure that any required service requests are applied to individual passengers.
- Assist customers resolve any booking irregularities to ensure passenger experience remains positive.
REQUIREMENTS
- Diploma in Business Related Course/ Certificate in Airport Operations/ Customer Service
- Computer Literate
- Customer Service Oriented
- Integrity
- Interpersonal sensitivity
- Good communication skills
- Good judgement/observation/investigative skills
- Attention to detail
- In possession of a valid police clearance certificate (issued within the last 12 months) or ready to apply for the same as required for successful engagement.
Closing Date: June 14, 2024
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
Contact Information
Name: Kenyan Jobs