Aviation Security Screener

UPS; Braintree; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Discounts at retailers & attractions

Full training

Promotion from within

Job summary

UPS at Stansted Airport is recruiting for a permanent security screening role. You will assess and screen packages to prevent threats, using screening tech and procedures to meet regulatory requirements. The job emphasizes safe, efficient operations and meeting tight deadlines.

You will participate in daily equipment inspections, safeguard the air cargo network, report issues to supervisors, monitor work areas, and actively promote a strong security culture throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy are required.
• Interest in safety and security is essential.
• Ability to pass security checks (background, criminal records).
• Ability to pass an eye test (colour-blindness).
• Good judgement, decision making and communication skills.
• Diligence and keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Take part in and verify daily equipment inspections.
• Safeguard the air cargo network.
• Escalate quality and process issues to supervisors.
• Monitor general work areas.
• Promote an effective security culture.

Skills

Basic literacy

Numeracy

Security interest

Security checks

Eye test

Judgement & communication

Diligence & attention to detail

Job description

Job Description:

Before you apply to a job, select your language preference from the options available at the top right of this page.

Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.

FUTURE YOU turns part-time work into full-time rewards.

Location: Stansted Air Gateway

This is a permanent position with a competitive salary in which you’ll help us keep our people, aircrafts, facilities and packages safe.

This important role will see you assess and screen packages to prevent and mitigate possible threats. Making your difference in security control, you’ll use various screening technology, processes, and procedures to screen packages and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. It’s also about working efficiently to ensure a smooth running of operation and meeting tight and critical deadlines.

What you’ll get:

What’s in it for you? The professional challenges, a friendly team, as well as a working environment that puts your safety first – so you can safeguard that of others. But what else makes this role such a great opportunity?

• £13.00 per hour + £2.86 premium shift (payable for hours worked between 20:00 - 6:00)
• Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 19:00 - 22:30; Friday: 19:15 - 22:45
• Company pension scheme
• Discounts at major retailers (like Apple), cinemas and attractions (such as Alton Towers and The London Eye), plus many more benefits
• Full training to help you perform at your best
• Opportunities to progress – thanks to our ‘promotion from within policy’

What you’ll do:

• Taking part in and verifying daily equipment inspections
• Safeguarding the air cargo network
• Escalating quality and process issues to ensure they are handled appropriately by your supervisor
• Monitoring general work areas
• Actively promoting effective Security culture.

What does it take to keep one of the world’s biggest and best shipping and logistics company running smoothly – and most importantly, safely?

What you’ll need:

• Basic literacy & numeracy
• Professional interest in safety and security
• The ability to successfully pass security checks, e.g., background, criminal records
• The ability to successfully pass an eye test (colour-blindness test)
• Good judgement, decision making and good communication skills
• Diligence and a keen eye for detail

How we recruit:

UPS is committed to a policy of treating individuals fairly and recruiting, selecting, training, promoting and compensating based on merit, experience and other work-related criteria. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, race, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

A bit about a big business

Founded in 1907 as a messenger company in the United States, UPS has grown into a multi-billion-dollar corporation by clearly focusing on the goal of enabling commerce around the globe. Today, UPS is a global company with one of the most recognised and admired brands in the world. We have become the world's largest package delivery company and a leading global provider of specialised transportation and logistics services. Every day, we manage the flow of goods, funds and information in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.

Employee Type:

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.