At and Jet2holidays we are all Customer Helpers responsible for creating memories and ensuring our customers Have a Lovely Holiday.We have some fantastic opportunities to join the Dispatch Team at East Midlands Airport on a 30 hour per week, Fixed Term Contract for Summer 2024! Reporting to the Station Control Team, our Dispatchers are responsible for facilitating the safe and efficient dispatching of our aircraft.Key responsibilities include -

• The supervision of our aircraft turnaround, working with all teams involved in the turnaround, including Ground Operations colleagues, third party providers and our Flight Deck and Cabin Crew Teams
• Performing pre-flight check requirements, preparing accurate loading documentation including trim calculations and loading instructions
• Working to legal regulations and company requirements; operating all equipment in a safe manner and maintaining a clear and safe working environment for you and your colleagues
• Ensuring the delivery of an effective and friendly service that meets the needs of our customers and promotes our brand values

Working in all weather conditions, this is a varied and fulfilling role with essential operational responsibility. This position involves working on a rostered shift basis and requires flexibility to support the operation. For all our airside roles you must hold a full UK Driving Licence and pass a Medical, administered by the airport.What Can We Offer You?We offer our valued colleagues a range of benefits including: -

• 14.88 per hour + shift allowance for unsociable hours
• Free Car Parking
• Free Uniform
• Contributory pension scheme
• 34 days holiday entitlement per annum (pro rata dependent upon contracted hours)
• 3 x Salary Life Assurance
• Share Save scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Buy and Sell of Annual Leave
• Career progression opportunities
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme including professional counselling
• Annual pay review
• Colleague discounts on Jet2holidays and holidays and flights
• Recommend a Friend scheme ( 250 for successful referrals)
• Many retail discounts on - travel and leisure, health, and wellbeing, eating out, shopping and lifestyle

The successful candidate will already be demonstrating Role Model behaviours. Previous experience within a Ground Operations environment and an understanding of the technical aspects of the turnaround process is required and you will ideally have previous dispatch or turnaround supervisory experience. With a positive and conscientious approach, you will have strong teamwork skills, along with the ability to organise and prioritise effectively and ensure the safety of our customers, yourself and your team. Help us to send our all-important customers on holiday with and Jet2holidays