Security Officer X 8 - Bournemouth Airport - Permanent work

Aviation Advisors Limited; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium shift allowances

PAYE with full benefits

Job summary

Aviation Advisors Limited is recruiting for security roles with immediate start at Bournemouth Airport. We offer permanent PAYE roles or Self-Employed contracts, with flexible day and night shifts. The role includes premium shift allowances and industry-leading pay.

Responsibilities include screening passengers with X-ray and biometric security systems, managing queues with a calm presence, and conducting patrols across terminals and secure perimeters. A CRC and background check are required.

Qualifications

• Flawless English (spoken and written) to interact with the public and international stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Must pass a robust 1-year background check and a CRC for an airside pass.

Responsibilities

• Operate screening equipment and assist with security checks.
• Interact with passengers in a calm, authoritative, and welcoming manner.
• Conduct access control and security sweeps across terminals and airside areas.
• Respond swiftly and professionally to security incidents alongside emergency services.

Skills

Flawless English: spoken and written

High attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Job description

Security roles with immediate start in November and December.

PERMANENT ROLES.

IMMEDIATE START.

Location: BOURNEMOUTH AIRPORT

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.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment where no two days are ever the same.

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.