Airport recruiting 150 staff
STRONG RECOVERY EXPECTED THIS SUMMER AFTER REDUNDANCIES DURING LOCKDOWNS
MORE than 150 job vacancies are being advertised at East Midlands Airport (EMA) as air travel continues to recover.
The airport made dozens of people redundant at the height of the Covid pandemic.
An airport spokesman said: “We are recruiting more than 150 customer-facing roles within our security, car parks and passenger services teams as the airport anticipates a strong recovery in 2022.
“The airport’s recruitment drive is in anticipation of what is expected to be a busy summer season for passenger travel.
“Filling security officer roles is the airport’s immediate priority as new starters will need to undergo compliance training, while other vacancies will be advertised in the coming weeks.
“The aviation sector was hard hit by the pandemic. However, a strong and rapid recovery is expected and we are forecasting that passenger numbers this year will reach 75 to 80 per cent of pre-pandemic levels.
“If achieved, 2022 will be the busiest year for passengers since preCovid.”
The busiest months for passenger travel are April to October, which account for two-thirds of the travellers using the airport.
“Customer-facing roles such as those being currently recruited to are critical not only to ensuring safety and compliance but also for making people’s experience of travel a positive one,” said the airport.
These roles are front-of-house and are “ideal for those who enjoy interacting with customers and working as part of a team”.
The spokesman said that the hours offered are also “ideal for job seekers looking for a positive work-life balance from a shift pattern”.
People interested in finding out more information about what it is like to work at East Midlands Airport can join a virtual jobs fair on Tuesday, February 1, between 10am and noon.
Airport colleagues will be joined by representatives of other organisations across the airport site which are also recruiting.
An in-person jobs fair is also planned to take place in February at the airport and EMA’s recruitment team will attend Jobcentre Plus’s virtual jobs fair on January 26. Clare James, the airport’s managing director, said: “After two of the most disruptive years in the history of aviation, I am confident that we will turn a corner in 2022. “People’s appetite for overseas travel remains undiminished and East Midlands Airport, which is the perfect gateway for holidaymakers who want to be at the poolside, on the beach or ski slopes as quickly as possible with very little hassle, will see a surge in passenger demand this year.
“We need to ensure we have the right people in our team to be ready for this so passengers have a positive start to their trip and we continue providing a welcoming service for those who enjoy the ease of using our airport.” Information on all current East Midlands Airport vacancies and careers can be found on its website.