Aviation Security Agent (Part Time)

Mitie; Brighton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking security personnel for a part-time role at Brighton airport. Responsibilities include controlling access to restricted areas, conducting searches, and complying with aviation regulations. Full training is provided, and various flexible employee benefits are available, including financial wellbeing assistance and discounts. Successful candidates must maintain a professional appearance and possess good communication skills.

Benefits

Virtual GP access

Financial wellbeing assistance

High street discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Life cover

Qualifications

• Must pass a colour vision test.
• Must have a 5-year checkable history.
• Must have been in the UK for 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Control access to restricted areas of the airport.
• Conduct physical searches of persons and articles.
• Comply with Civil Aviation Authority regulations.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Smart appearance

Basic computer skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Job description

Part time 20 hour position

Hourly rate - Starting at £12.72 rising to 13.25 Once full training is completed

Key Duties

• To control access to restricted areas of the airport
• To carry out staff ID and boarding card checks
• To prepare passengers, staff, and crew for security screening
• To conduct physical searches of all persons and articles requiring access to restricted areas
• To carry out x-ray duties of all items entering the restricted area
• To respond to any on site incident, following the agreed procedures
• To carry out escort duties when required
• To perform patrols in assigned areas
• To be compliant with relevant Civil Aviation Authority regulations and understand Belfast City Airport local procedures and working practices
• To undertake required Security Training as specified by the company, in compliance with CAA standards
• To achieve an adequate level of competence which is measured through performance assessment
• To support a culture of continuous improvement by fully engaging in the success of the business and own self development

Essential Information

• Full training provided, must be available to complete 8-12 full days in training (excludes weekend)
• All employees will be able to work from 04.30 - 13.30 & 13.30 - 22.00 on a shift rotation
• Must have a 5-year checkable history
• Must pass a colour vision test
• Must have been in the UK for 3 years

What we are looking for

Are you smart in appearance? Do you have good verbal and written communication skills? Can you work on your own initiative and also within a team? Do you possess basic computer skills to operate certain equipment? Are you able to achieve and maintain Level 1 DFT standard? Do you have the ability to communicate with people at all levels, including outside agencies?

Benefits

Our market‑leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans. When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Choices. This gives you the chance to customise your benefits to best suit your lifestyle. You can choose from dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products at an affordable cost and much more! We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well‑known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle‑to‑work scheme. Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10,000 - giving peace of mind for your dependants. We also offer a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie). We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

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