Airport Security Officer – Immediate Start, Cardiff

Aviation Advisors Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium shift allowances

Job summary

Aviation Advisors Limited at Cardiff Airport is seeking security professionals for permanent roles with immediate start. Roles are based on site at Cardiff Airport, paying £22.50 per hour with premium shift allowances, and offering PAYE or Self-Employed contracts.

Shifts include days and nights on a flexible roster. Responsibilities include vigilant screening with X-ray equipment, managing passenger flows, high-profile patrols, and incident response in collaboration with emergency services.

Qualifications

• The Right Mindset: High attention to detail, strong observational skills, and a calm demeanor under pressure.
• Excellent Communication: Flawless English (spoken and written) to interact with an international public.
• Clean History: Pass a robust 1-year background check and a Criminal Record Check (CRC) to secure an airside pass.

Responsibilities

• Vigilant Screening: Operating state-of-the-art X-ray equipment, body scanners, and biometric security systems.
• Passenger Interaction: Managing queue flows with a calm, authoritative, yet welcoming presence—helping passengers navigate security smoothly.
• High-Profile Patrols: Conducting critical access control and security sweeps across terminals, airside zones, and secure perimeters.
• Incident Response: Acting swiftly and professionally alongside emergency services and airport stakeholders if a security event arises.

Skills

Attention to detail

Observational skills

Calm under pressure

Fluent English

Tools

X-ray equipment

Body scanners

Biometric security systems

Job description

Aviation Advisors Limited at Cardiff Airport is seeking security professionals for permanent roles with immediate start. Roles are based on site at Cardiff Airport, paying £22.50 per hour with premium shift allowances, and offering PAYE or Self-Employed contracts.

Shifts include days and nights on a flexible roster. Responsibilities include vigilant screening with X-ray equipment, managing passenger flows, high-profile patrols, and incident response in collaboration with emergency services.