Security Officer - Kensington Area - Permanent

Aviation Advisors Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium shift allowances

Permanent role

Job summary

Aviation Advisors Limited is recruiting security staff for permanent roles at our London Kensington site. Roles start immediately in September and October, offering PAYE or Self-Employed contracts with full benefits and flexible day/night rosters.

Shifts include days and nights with premium allowances; you will screen passengers using state-of-the-art equipment, manage queues, and patrol secure areas to ensure safety at all times.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken English is required.
• High attention to detail and situational awareness.
• Able to pass a robust 1-year background check and CRC.

Responsibilities

• Operate X-ray equipment, body scanners, and biometric security systems.
• Manage passenger flows with a calm, authoritative presence at security checkpoints.
• Conduct access control sweeps across terminals, airside zones, and perimeters.
• Respond swiftly and professionally to security incidents with emergency services.

Skills

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Job description

Security roles with immediate start in September and October.

PERMANENT ROLES.

Location: LONDON - KENSINGTON

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.

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.