Manchester Airport Job Vacancies

Manchester Airport is one of the major UK airports and continued growth in recent years means it has become a major employer in the Manchester area, with over 30,000 employees.

This busy airport operates like a large town, with its own fire service, job centre and police team to name just a few of the functions. Internally and externally there are a number of exciting job vacancies available at Manchester Airport for talented and capable individuals and this is a brief guide on finding and securing your dream job.

Manchester Airport Group (MAG) own and operate the airport and currently employ around 3000 employees. Remarkably, there are over 300 private organisations working within the airport that employ over 20,000 staff between them.

MAG are responsible for the following areas of airport management:

• Property Development
• Property Management
• Baggage Handling
• Car Parking
• Airport Security
• Fire Fighting
• Engineering
• Advertising
• Transport

To view any job vacancies at Manchester Airport in the functions listed above you should view the Manchester airport website and follow the job link.

One example of a vacancy currently available with MAG:

• HR Shared Service Advisor

For this role MAG are searching for a qualified HR professional who can deliver HR advice to an assortment of managers across the airport. The salary available is competitive and the benefits are generous.

Manchester Airport Job Centre

Another great place to find details of job vacancies at Manchester Airport is by visiting the dedicated Job Centre, which only advertises vacancies at the airport. You can find this job centre at the following address:

Manchester Airport Job Centre
Ground Floor
Commonwealth Office
Chicago Ave
Manchester Airport
M90 3JB

The direct telephone number is 0161 253 2579.

Some of the most popular job vacancies are advertised within the job centre on behalf of the major employers who operate at the airport. Airlines commonly use the job centre to recruit new staff for both crew and ground operations.

Popular Job Vacancies at Manchester Airport

Cabin Crew Job Vacancies based at Manchester Airport

The number of vacancies for Cabin Crew based at Manchester Airport has increased in recent months, thanks largely to the popularity of budget flights from the airport and the arrival of new airlines such as easyjet.

Airlines typically look for candidates with 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English at grade C or above. A second language is always considered favourably.
Candidates for this role must have a good level of fitness, as the work is physically demanding. They must also be immaculately presented and have great personal and communication skills.

Training is provided by the airlines and you may need to undertake and pass a training course before you are accepted for the job.

Due to the seasonal nature of air travel out of Manchester Airport it is likely that you may be offered a seasonal contract. Airlines often issue new recruits with a seasonal contract to cover the peak summer months. For the best candidates this is extended to cover the winter months, but you should be aware that you might not be guaranteed 12 months work.

Thanks to the nature of airline travel you will be required to be flexible – this is certainly not a 9-5 job and you will be expected to work long shifts. However, job satisfaction is high and the salaries offered are competitive (but do vary by airline).

There are two ways of securing a Cabin Crew job and this will vary by airline. You should approach the Airport Job Centre for details of airlines recruiting new staff. Note however that some airlines may prefer to recruit directly, so will not use the job centre. In this instance you should look at the airlines website for further details on how to apply.

Airlines operating out of Manchester Airport include:

• British Airways
• American Airlines
• BMI
• Easyjet
• Ryanair
• Jet2
• Air France
• Emirates
• Singapore Airlines
• First Choice Airlines
• ThomsonFly
• Monarch

Flight Dispatcher Job Vacancies at Manchester Airport

The role of Flight Dispatcher is incredibly popular and when a vacancy becomes available it is likely that there will be high competition.

The aim of this role is to ensure each aircraft departs the airport safely and on time. The dispatcher’s role is varied and involves liaising with cabin crew, checking for lost luggage, working with the gate teams, arranging fuel for aircraft and dealing with unruly passengers.

If you are looking to apply for this position you should think about the hours you need to work. Vacancies exist for full and part time staff. Seasonal employment is also very common for this role, so cope with peaks and troughs of air travel demands.

Dispatchers work within Manchester Airport right around the clock, so you should expect to work shifts, sometimes through the day and sometimes through the night.
You will be provided with a uniform and full training will be provided.

Anyone working as a dispatcher at Manchester Airport will have a full security background check and must have a valid UK passport.

You can find details of Flight Dispatcher job vacancies at the Manchester Airport Job Centre.

Catering Jobs at Manchester Airport

There are numerous food outlets at Manchester Airport including some well-known names such as Harry Ramsdens Fish & Chips and Burger King. All the restaurants at the airport are managed by one organisation, Select Service Partner, otherwise known as SSP.

SSP employs a large number of staff at Manchester Airport in a variety of roles and on a variety of terms, from full time Chefs to temporary waiters and waitresses. In the peak summer months SSP commonly employs students and university graduates who will work full time on a seasonal, temporary basis.

Catering jobs at Manchester Airport are often physically demanding, with staff undertaking many duties throughout the day. As the airport operates 24/7 it is likely that you will be expected to work shifts, often with early starts or late finishes.

SSP rewards staff with competitive levels of pay, which are often higher than those paid in establishments that are non-airport based.

SSP use a number of methods to recruit new staff. Vacancies are advertised at the Airport Job Centre, but can also be found using online recruitment agencies such as www.totaljobs.com.

Retail Jobs at Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport currently works with over 50 leading retailers who deliver quality products and prices and a wide choice of duty free shopping. From selling perfume to electronics, all retail job vacancies are generally advertised in the Airport Job Centre and you may need to be flexible about the outlet you are asked to work in.

As with many of the other roles at the airport, retail assistants and managers need to be flexible. Shift patterns vary and can be demanding, so do not expect 9-5. This is a 24-hour community and you are always expected to greet your customer with a smile!

In addition to the Airport Job Centre you should look at online recruitment agencies that are used to find retail staff for Manchester Airport. www.reed.co.uk are a major online recruiter for airport retail vacancies.

With such an array of jobs on offer at Manchester Airport you should make sure you contact the Airport Job Centre, ideally in person so a face to face meeting can be arranged. Recruitment at the airport is a year round activity and there is a good chance you will find a job to suit your needs.