Airport Ground Security Officer – Part Time & Training

London Southend Airport Company; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeships funded

Medicash healthcare

Wellbeing app

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Cycle to Work

World Duty Free Discount

Job summary

London Southend Airport is hiring a Ground Security Officer for a 20-hour-per-week FTC ending 31 October 2027. The role involves delivering friendly passenger service, screening baggage per CAA rules, and patrolling the airport to maintain safety.

Full training is provided to meet CAA standards. Candidates should be able to work across the 03:00–00:00 window, pass a colour-blind test for X-Ray operation, and have aviation experience.

Qualifications

• Pass a colour-blind test to operate X-Ray machines.
• Flexibility to work a varied shift pattern (03:00–00:00).
• Experience working in aviation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, professional, and efficient passenger service.
• Screen passengers and baggage in line with CAA regulations.
• Perform security patrols across the airport (on foot or in a company vehicle).
• Complete administrative duties and maintain relevant documentation.
• Collaborate with colleagues to keep the airport operating safely and smoothly.

Skills

X-Ray operation

Aviation experience

Shift flexibility

Job description

London Southend Airport is hiring a Ground Security Officer for a 20-hour-per-week FTC ending 31 October 2027. The role involves delivering friendly passenger service, screening baggage per CAA rules, and patrolling the airport to maintain safety.

Full training is provided to meet CAA standards. Candidates should be able to work across the 03:00–00:00 window, pass a colour-blind test for X-Ray operation, and have aviation experience.