Gate Co-Ordinator - Fixed Term

Gatwick Ground Services (GGS) provide airport ground operations at London Gatwick and London City Airports.  As a wholly owned British Airways subsidiary we take great pride in delivering the same impeccable customer service and fully comprehensive training.  We are proud to deliver the highest standard of ground handling to British Airways and our other airline partners.

Gatwick Ground Services was established in 2016, to support the ramp operations of British Airways at Gatwick. Following its success, the company branched into Aircraft Cleaning in 2018.  In 2020, Passenger Services formed the newest department within the GGS business to provide an all-round ground handling option.

Our operations across two stations supports British Airways, Air India, Iberia Express, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Vueling Airlines providing a complete ground handling solution. 

It’s an exciting and fast-paced life when you’re working in some of the world’s most important travel hubs, and you’ll be part of a global gateway connecting with people from all walks of life and helping to make each and every journey original and unique.

Whether you are a welcoming face at check in, have a keen eye for aircraft appearance, or thrive in a detail-oriented fast paced ramp environment, a job at Gatwick Ground Services is yours to make.

When you join the Gatwick Ground Services team, an exceptional travel experience from the ground up starts with you.

Please note that we work in partnership with our recruitment provider, One Resourcing Ltd, who manage the onboarding process including the background checks required to obtain a Full ID Pass for London Gatwick Airport.

The role:

Gate Co-Ordinator

The purpose of this role is to coordinate all ground services, in order to ensure the punctual and safe departure of customer aircraft, including the embarkation / disembarkation of passengers, whilst observing and ensuring that all GGS’ operating procedures and Health and Safety regulations are adhered to. 

Health and safety policies, customer service awareness and operational excellence will also play a key part in this role.  In addition, you will be expected to project a smart and able attitude to our customer airline through thorough work practices and excellent customer service.

To ensure that all GGS’ operating procedures and Health and Safety regulations are adhered to.

What you'll do:

•    To be responsible for, lead and assist in all the activities at the embarking / disembarking gate 
•    To complete the Loading Instruction / Report and Loadsheet, (supported by Centralised Load Control or manually as appropriate) ensuring the correct data obtained from the customer airline is used, in order that structural and safety limits are not exceeded and all loading regulations are followed. To present the loadsheet in good time to the crew and ensure that a signed copy is retained. 
•    To ensure all passengers checked in are accounted for and all deadload (baggage, cargo and mail) is loaded as per Loading Instruction and accurately reflected on the loadsheet. 
•    To act as the Authorising Agent in relation to AAA procedures and ensure additional security checks have been completed and evidenced, when required. 

•    To monitor, co-ordinate and record the timing of all activities during the turnaround of the aircraft and allocate the reason for a delayed departure. 
•    To position the airbridge (jetway) in a safe manner as per the operating instructions to allow access to and from the aircraft. 
•    To deliver professional, customer focused front of house service in a timely and courteous manner, updating and advising all concerned on the progress of the turnaround. Ensuring that all regulatory paperwork and records are completed fully and accurately. 
•    To consistently work in a safe and effective manner, to ensure that any action taken does not cause a risk either to himself or herself or any other party. To promptly implement appropriate emergency procedures as required and report all safety and security risks, promptly and through the correct channels. 
•    To forge professional and effective working relationships with own team, other GGS’ departments, supervisors, airline representatives, crew and their customers, in order to maintain and develop GGS’ reputation. To willingly share knowledge and own experience with colleagues and act in a cooperative manner to ensure customer service is continuously improved. 
•    To consistently demonstrate a high standard of appearance and time keeping, in order to maintain the visual and professional status of GGS. 
•    To complete any related tasks allocated by the Airside Officer or OCC Duty Manager. 

What you'll bring to Gatwick Ground Services:

•    Good communication and influencing skills, both verbal and written
•    Ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment and manage workload to deliver to tight deadlines
•    Ability to clearly and accurately interpret and communicate relevant and complex information
•    Ability to establish credibility quickly by building effective working relationships
•    Resilient and tenacious; able to pursue goals in the face of obstacles
•    Strong team approach
•    Pragmatic and solution focus with good problem-solving abilities

Your experience:

•    Proven experience gained in either Aviation, Ground Handling or similar industry
•    Good working knowledge of Aviation Operations
•    Ideally 3 years aviation experience

•    Excellent written and spoken English
•    Educated to A-level or local equivalent
•    Must be able to obtain and retain a full airside pass including a satisfactory criminal record check
•    Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative
•    Ability to work as part of a team 
•    Full UK manual clean driving license and be able to pass the airside driving test 

What we offer:

Salary £30,427.60 (£15.60ph) increasing to £34,587.26 (£17.74ph) following the successful completion of 6 months probation, plus £2,405.40 additional annual shift pay

Overtime paid at time and a half during the week, and double time at weekends and Bank Holidays. 

We are currently offering a fixed term contract until 31st October 2026 with the possibility of an offer of a permanent contract at the end of this period.

We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.

Key benefits include:

• Access to discounted flights known as hotline fares, standby tickets and concessions with British Airways and other code share airlines
  After completion of 1 full year of service, access to an Annual Bookable Concession flight of higher onload and cabin priority
• Health benefits including free winter flu jab and access to the HSF Health Plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free staff parking
• Discounts on public transport and airport food vendors
• A generous leave allowance, increasing annually for the first 5 years of employment
• Pension scheme

At Gatwick Ground Services you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.

We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.

Inclusion & Diversity

At Gatwick Ground Services we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity are a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey as we continue to assist with connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.