READY to see your career take off? Then check-in to the airport and travel industry.
Business travel is back and leisure travel has hit record highs since the pandemic restrictions were lifted.
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But the rapid post-Covid turnaround means firms are struggling to find enough staff.
Currently, there are more than 120,000 travel-related vacancies nationwide, with an average salary of £36,000.
So make travel your next career destination with a little help from Sun Jobs.
What kind of roles are available?
Travel is one of the most diverse sectors globally.
Jobs range from cleaning and sanitation to customer service, catering, engineering, driving, and management – you name it and you’ll find it in the travel world.
Can I find flexible work?
Travel is an operational business so there are opportunities around the clock.
Airport, train, holiday and coach firms work 24-hour shifts while there are opportunities from full-time to a couple of shifts monthly.
While the number of WFH jobs tends to be lower than in some other industries, there are home-based jobs for travel agents and customer service staff.
How to get I get into the industry?
As the job pool is so broad, travel is one of the easiest sectors to transfer into from another industry.
Look at where your skills align and apply for a closely-matched role in your chosen company.
Travel also has thousands of entry-level jobs each year, including cabin crew, customer service, holiday reps, catering and cleaning.
Once you’re in, learn the skills and the ropes and work your way up.
What skills do I need?
Travel is a people-facing career you will need the willingness to deal with the public positively and staying calm under pressure helps.
Even in roles which are not customer-facing, you’ll be under pressure to meet both schedules and customer expectations.
What about the perks?
Travel is renowned for having some of the best perks of any industry.
From free flights and holidays to annual bonuses and hefty pension payments, you’ll usually be able to negotiate a package as part of your overall deal.
More employment news
Ready to travel to your next job? Here’s our Sun Jobs pick of the week.
Senior Business Travel Agent T24 UKIE (Remote), BCD Travel Corporate, London
This WFH role will put you at the heart of the travel industry globally.
The Role: T24 is seeking a Senior Business Travel Agent to be the primary point of contact for customers’ urgent travel requests outside of business hours.
What You’ll Do: You will use the appropriate travel tools and systems to complete requests, guide and consistently provide specific travel advice, and provide the customer with the required industry information, such as low fares, exchange costs, and penalties.
What You’ll Need: Applicants should have experience in the corporate travel management industry, with solid working knowledge of the travel industry, policies, procedures, and processes.
You’ll also need advanced skills in travel industry systems (Travelport/ Sabre) and the ability to work independently, exercising discretion.
Apply Now: See more details about this role here.
Airside (Ramp & Baggage Services) Agent, Swissport International AG, Manchester
Bag a brilliant role! This vital baggage and ramp job will see you help hundreds of thousands of travellers each year.
The Role: Swissport is hiring both full-time and part-time Airside Agents positions to play a vital role in airport operations.
What You’ll Do: A range of duties including loading and unloading baggage, baggage sorting and transportation, aircraft pushback, unit load device control and airside driving are involved.
What You’ll Need: You’ll need to be focused on delivering exceptional and safe service, be committed to learning and growth, have a full driver’s licence and have intermediate computer skills.
Apply Now: Get more details about this opportunity here.
Shift Leader, Caffe Nero City Airport Airside, London
Career to go! Serve up caffeine around the clock at London’s glamorous City Airport.
The Role: Caffe Nero is looking for a Shift Leader for its store at London City Airport.
What You’ll Do: Perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role will see you lead a team, give great customer service and deliver the best standards of coffee and food to those travelling through the airport.
What You’ll Need: Caffe Nero provides training to all staff but ideally you will have some experience as a supervisor or team leader.
You will also need bags of energy and love interacting with customers.
Apply Now: Find out more about this job here.
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