Airport Security Officer

Optime Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is hiring Security Officers for London City Airport. This role requires enthusiasm and a customer-oriented approach, with full training provided, including support for background checks. Responsibilities include screening passengers and patrolling areas. Candidates must have lived in the UK for at least three years and be able to work both early and late shifts. Competitive hourly rates of £13.85 and other benefits such as weekly pay and free staff parking are offered.

Benefits

Paid training

Competitive hourly rates

Free staff car parking

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Must have actively lived in the UK for the past 3 years.
• Willingness to complete a basic criminal background check.
• Physically capable and prepared to stand for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Screening passengers and baggage using equipment and manual techniques.
• Patrolling airside and landside areas.
• Responding to emergency situations.

Skills

Customer-oriented approach

Outstanding communication

Observational skills

Job description

🚨 Join London City Airport as a Security Officer 🚨

Are you interested in aviation, customer service, and security? Optime, aviation recruitment experts, are seeking Security Officers to join a respected and successful client at London City Airport

No previous security experience? No problem! Full training will be provided, including support with background checks. On-site mentoring and clear onboarding into position.

Start Date:

• March 2026

Why This Role?

• Paid training provided by sector experts
• Competitive hourly rates: £13.85 per hour
• Shift pattern Full time 40+ hours per week
• Weekly pay, every Friday
• Free staff car parking
• Temp-to-perm based on performance

Your Role Includes:

• Screening passengers and baggage using equipment and manual techniques
• Patrolling airside and landside areas
• Access control and incident investigation
• Responding to emergency situations
• Maintaining top-level customer service

Shifts:

Please note these are an estimate, and your exact timings will be clarified closer to start date.

• Early: 04:00 – 16:00
• Late: 12:00 - 22:00
• Please note weekend operating hours are Saturday:04:45 - 13:00 (1 PM) & Sunday:11:00 - 22:00 (10 PM)

Candidates must be able to work both Late and Early shift patterns.

Requirements:

• Enthusiastic and customer-oriented approach
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Capacity to maintain composure in high‑pressure situations
• Exceptional observational skills with a keen attention to detail
• Physically capable and prepared to stand for prolonged periods
• Must have actively lived in the UK for the past 3 years
• Verification of National Insurance and current residence required
• Five-year address history needed
• Willingness to complete a basic criminal background check
• Flexible and able to adhere to rigorous security guidelines

Excited to join us?

Submit your CV to Optime Group today and take the first step toward an exciting career in aviation security!

Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business for this vacancy.