Airport Security Officers - Leeds Airport - £22.50 to £28.50 hour

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

Benefits offered by this job

Premium shift allowances

Full benefits

Job summary

Aviation Advisors Limited at Leeds Airport is recruiting for permanent security roles with immediate start. You will work on a variety of shifts, with days and nights available, and can choose PAYE or self-employed contracts with full benefits.

Starting pay is £22.50 per hour, with premium shift allowances. The role requires excellent English, strong observation, and the ability to pass a robust background check to access airside areas.

Qualifications

• Excellent English (spoken and written) to interact with the public.
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to pass a robust background check and CRC.

Responsibilities

• Operate X-ray equipment, body scanners, and biometric security systems.
• Manage passenger queues with a calm, authoritative presence.
• Conduct security sweeps across terminals and perimeter areas.
• Coordinate with emergency services during incidents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Excellent communication

English proficiency

Tools

X-ray equipment

Body scanners

Biometric security systems

Job description

Security roles with immediate start in November and December.

PERMANENT ROLES.

IMMEDIATE START.

Location: LEEDS AIRPORT

Pay Rate: From £22.50 per hour (Plus premium shift allowances)

Contract Types: PAYE (with full benefits) or Self-Employed (UTR)

Shifts: Flexible Days & Nights rosters available

Why Choose This Role?

• Industry-Leading Pay: Start at a premium £22.50/hour, outstripping standard high-street security rates.
• Ultimate Flexibility: Choose the contract that suits your lifestyle.
• Opt for PAYE for structured stability, or Self-Employed to maximise your take-home pay.
• Round-the-Clock Options: 24/7 operations mean we can offer dedicated day blocks, night blocks, or rotating shifts to fit your external commitments.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment where no two days are ever the same.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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.

What We Need From You

• 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: You must be able to pass a robust 1-year background check and a Criminal Record Check (CRC) to secure an airside pass.