Passenger Services Assistant (Seasonal Position)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Type: Full-Time, 3 to 6 month temporary contract
Location: Portsmouth Port
Salary: £22,350 per annum
Job Description:
We are seeking enthusiastic candidates who can deliver excellent service and provide a great customer experience as part of our dedicated Port Operations team in Portsmouth this summer.
You will be required to work an average of 37.5 hours per week in shifts, to cover our late-night opening hours, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
This role is highly customer focused and suits positive, resilient individuals who possess a considerable degree of flexibility and a clear enthusiasm for variation.
Key responsibilities include engaging with our passengers to deliver an exceptional check-in service, making bookings, answering queries, and dealing with complaints, both in person and over the phone.
Candidate requirements:
· Excellent Communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
· Strong commitment to providing outstanding customer service
· Ability to work under pressure
· Strong team player
· Previous experience in a retail, hospitality, or customer service role beneficial
· French or Spanish language skills an advantage but not essential
Additional important information
Full training and uniform provided
Successful candidates are required to be available to start Tuesday 20 June 2023 (4-day induction training).
If this role sounds right for you, please send us a CV and a short statement explaining why you’d be a great addition to our team.
(We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 14 days of submission, your application has not been successful on this occasion)
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 3 months
Salary: £22,350.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Please explain briefly why you’d be a great addition to our team
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PortOps23
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: Hotels & Resorts
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Passenger Services Assistant (Seasonal Position) roles across Brittany Ferries'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 Hotels & Resorts.
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 £22,350 - £22,350 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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