Security Officer - Belfast International Airport

First Call Contract Services Limited; Crumlin; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual leave

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Life assurance

Discounts

Cycle to work

Duty Free discounts

Eye care

Referral programs

Training and progression

Travel discounts

Résumé du poste

First Call Contract Services are recruiting Airport Security Officers to join the team at Belfast International Airport.

This permanent, full‑time role uses a 5 on / 3 off pattern with early starts from 02:45 and pays £13.24 per hour, rising to £13.79 after training. Benefits include 5.6 weeks’ annual leave, free airport parking, online GP, life assurance and discounts.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills and a professional approach.
• Willingness to work flexible shift patterns.
• Able to travel to Belfast International Airport for early starts.

Responsabilités

• Carry out passenger and baggage searches and use screening equipment.
• Check IDs and control access to secure areas.
• Respond to incidents and support emergencies as required.
• Perform airside and landside patrols and document incidents.

Connaissances

Customer service

Professional approach

Flexible shifts

Travel to airport

Security awareness

Description du poste

Airport Security Officer

Location: Belfast International Airport
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Shift Pattern: 5 on / 3 off
Pay: £13.24 per hour, increasing to £13.79 per hour following completion of all required training

The Role

First Call Contract Services are recruiting Airport Security Officers to join the team at Belfast International Airport.

This is a fast-paced role where you will play an important part in maintaining a safe and secure environment for passengers, airport staff and visitors.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out passenger and baggage searches using manual search techniques and specialist equipment.

• Operating X-ray screening equipment to inspect baggage and personal items.

• Checking identification and travel documentation and controlling access to secure areas.

• Providing a professional and helpful customer service to passengers and airport users.

• Responding to incidents and supporting emergency situations when required.

• Carrying out regular airside and landside patrols.

• Attending security incidents and reports.

• Aircraft guarding and escort duties.

• Following all airport security procedures and maintaining accurate records of incidents.

Shift Pattern

The role operates on a 5 days on / 3 days off basis, with shifts falling between 03:00 and 23:59.

The available shift patterns are:

• 5 on / 3 off - Early shifts: 03:00-14:00

• 5 on / 3 off - Late shifts: 11:45-23:59

• 5 on / 3 off - Mixed shifts: 2 late, 1 middle and 2 early shifts

Shift arrangements will be discussed during the interview process.

What We're Looking For

You will need to:

• Have lived continuously in the UK/Northern Ireland for the last 3 years, in line with CAA requirements.

• Have excellent customer service skills and a professional approach.

• Be comfortable working flexible shift patterns.

• Be able to reliably travel to Belfast International Airport for shifts starting as early as 02:45.

• Be able to successfully complete the required airport security and background checks.

Previous airport or security experience is beneficial but not essential where full training is provided.

What You Get

• £13.24 per hour, rising to £13.79 after required training

• 5.6 weeks annual leave

• Free airport parking

• Online GP and wellbeing support

• Life assurance

• Retail, food and lifestyle discounts

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Duty Free discount

• Eye care discounts

• Employee referral and recognition schemes

• Training, development and progression opportunities

• Discounted bus travel once a full airside pass is obtained

Getting to Belfast International Airport

Due to the early start times, you must have a reliable way of getting to the airport for shifts beginning from approximately 02:45.

Public transport services are available from around 01:00, with discounted travel available to eligible staff holding a full airside pass.

First Call Contract Services is an equal opportunities employer.