Airport Security Officer: Immediate Start, Flexible Shifts

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

Job summary

Aviation Advisors Limited is seeking security professionals for immediate start at Southampton Airport. The roles are permanent with PAYE (with full benefits) or Self-Employed (UTR) contracts, and flexible day and night shifts.

The advertised pay rate starts at £22.50 per hour, with premium shift allowances and a rolling opportunity to choose the contract that best fits your lifestyle. Choose PAYE for structured stability or Self-Employed to maximise take-home pay.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and a calm demeanor under pressure.
• Fluent English (spoken and written) to interact with an international public.
• Able to pass a robust 1-year background check and Criminal Record Check (CRC) to secure an airside pass.

Responsibilities

• Operate screening equipment such as X-ray machines, body scanners and biometric security systems.
• Manage passenger queues with a calm, authoritative, yet welcoming presence.
• Conduct access control sweeps across terminals, airside zones and secure perimeters.
• Respond swiftly and professionally alongside emergency services if a security event arises.

Skills

Attention to detail

Observational skills

Calm under pressure

Fluent English

Job description

Aviation Advisors Limited is seeking security professionals for immediate start at Southampton Airport. The roles are permanent with PAYE (with full benefits) or Self-Employed (UTR) contracts, and flexible day and night shifts.

The advertised pay rate starts at £22.50 per hour, with premium shift allowances and a rolling opportunity to choose the contract that best fits your lifestyle. Choose PAYE for structured stability or Self-Employed to maximise take-home pay.