Wizz Air encourages P&O Ferries employees to apply for cabin crew roles

Following the news that P&O Ferries is making 800 workers redundant, Wizz Air welcomes those affected employees to attend one of its upcoming open recruitment days and encourages them to apply for current opportunities.
By Leanne Clarke
Published 18th Mar 2022, 16:09 GMT
Updated 18th Mar 2022, 16:18 GMT
The airline is hosting a series of events across the UK throughout March and April, offering impacted employees the chance to learn more about Wizz Air and apply on the day for the airline’s cabin crew positions.The airline is hosting a series of events across the UK throughout March and April, offering impacted employees the chance to learn more about Wizz Air and apply on the day for the airline’s cabin crew positions.
The airline is hosting a series of events across the UK throughout March and April, offering impacted employees the chance to learn more about Wizz Air and apply on the day for the airline’s cabin crew positions.

On Thursday, 800 workers were sacked without notice and replaced by cheaper agency workers.

Announcing the decision, the ferry operator, bought by Dubai-based logistics giant DP World in 2019, insisted the decision to cut jobs was “very difficult but necessary” as it was “not a viable business” in its current state.

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P&O blamed the sacking of 800 workers on losses of £100 million following the slump in travel because of the pandemic.

Permanent roles are available at all four of Wizz Air UK’s bases in Gatwick, Luton, Doncaster Sheffield, and Cardiff.

The airline is hosting a series of events across the UK throughout March and April, offering impacted employees the chance to learn more about Wizz Air and apply on the day for the airline’s cabin crew positions.

For these sessions, candidates are expected to arrive promptly at 9am, with an up-to-date CV, and be prepared for a full day of activities, including personal introductions, situational role play, team exercises and an individual interview.

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Wizz Air welcomes applications from those with no previous experience at all to join its friendly, supportive, and multi-cultural team.

Cabin crew members joining Wizz Air can expect a competitive salary at one of Europe’s fastest growing and greenest airlines, free industry-leading training, a salary during the initial training period, free uniform and crew meals, an unlimited number of employee tickets, free tickets and fantastic discounts for friends and family and a monthly roster schedule.

Marion Geoffroy, Managing Director of Wizz Air UK, said: “We can only imagine the worry that impacted P&O employees must be feeling right now.

"Regardless of experience, we encourage those looking for a new job to attend one of our upcoming recruitment events, to learn more about the exciting opportunities we have on offer.

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"We are committed to offering our crews a clear career path and opportunities to develop, as well as roster patterns to allow for an improved work-life balance.

"With transferable skillsets, we are confident that P&O Ferries employees would be well positioned to join our team and look forward to welcoming new cabin crew to the growing Wizz Air family soon.”

Events will be held at  Holiday Inn Doncaster A1 (M) Jct.36, High Rd, Warmsworth, Doncaster, DN4 9UX on March 24 and April 9.

For more information, visit the Wizz Air website here.

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