Security Assistant

The Best Connection; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable employment agency is seeking an Airport Security Officer to ensure compliance with security measures at Manchester airport. Candidates must have a Ground Security Operative qualification and be flexible with shifts, including weekends. Responsibilities include monitoring airport access, conducting searches, and ensuring all security protocols are followed. Successful applicants will receive training and have the potential for a permanent position after a trial period.

Benefits

28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata

Induction Training

Ongoing Assignment

Qualifications

• Must be willing to apply for a Criminal Record Check.
• Must have a full 5-year check-able history.
• Must provide a valid Photo ID.
• Must have resided in the UK for the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Carry out security procedures at Manchester airport.
• Monitor airport staff entering and exiting the aircraft.
• Record all activities on the ramp.
• Conduct aircraft searches and baggage checks.
• Perform security questions and random searches.

Skills

Ground Security Operative qualification (GSO)

Flexibility in working hours

Ability to monitor and observe

Job description

• Pay Rate: £12.21ph
• Hours: Between 08:00-13:00
• Shifts: Working 3-4 days per week (must be flexible with working hours as weekends are included). Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday are the days most likely to have shifts SEP/OCT 2025.

To be successful in this role, the candidate must have a Ground Security Operative qualification (GSO) in which The Best Connection will cover the costs and enrol you onto the 10 day course before your start date.

The role of the Airport Security Officer will involve carrying out security procedures for an operation at Manchester airport for one of their international airlines and ensuring all security measures are being followed. You may be required to work with different areas such as the Baggage Handlers, Catering Providers, Customer Care Teams, Cargo Handlers, Check In staff. Please note the job is to observe only and check the work being carried out is being done correctly and to CAA regulations.

Airport Security Officers will also be responsible for the following:

• Working in the access control area, monitoring airport staff entering and exiting the aircraft
• Working on the ramps, recording all activities on the ramp such as incoming cleaners, contractors and other airport personnel
• Aircraft searches
• Baggage checks
• Security questions and random searches for selected passengers
• Checking boarding passes
• General document checks

Please note: Due to the nature of our business, we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants to provide or be willing to obtain the following:

• Be willing to apply for a Criminal Record Check (Paid for by us!)
• Have a full 5-year check-able history (Obtained for you by us!)
• Be able to provide a full 5-year address history
• Have an in date and valid Photo ID (Passport, Driving Licence, ID Card etc)
• Be willing to attend Aviation Security Training Courses
• Must have resided within the UK during the last 3 years and be willing to complete a Counter Terrorism Check (Paid for and obtained by us!)
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Benefits & Requirements:

• Hourly rate as above (not age dependent)
• 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
• Induction Training
• Ongoing Assignment
• Possible permanent position following a successful trial period
• Training Provided
• Weekend Work