Security Officers - Heathrow Terminal 5 - Limited Roles - Top Rates Paid

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

Job summary

Aviation Advisors Limited at London Heathrow Airport (Terminals 2, 3 & 5) is seeking security professionals for immediate-start permanent roles. Pay starts at £22.50 per hour with premium shift allowances, and you can choose PAYE or Self-Employed contracts. Flexible day and night rosters available to fit your schedule.

Roles include screening with X-ray and biometric systems, passenger queue management, terminal patrols, and incident response in collaboration with emergency services.

Qualifications

• Flawless English (spoken and written)
• High attention to detail and observational skills
• Calm demeanor under pressure

Responsibilities

• Operate X-ray equipment, body scanners and biometric security systems.
• Manage passenger queues with a calm, authoritative and welcoming presence.
• Conduct access control and security sweeps across terminals, airside zones and perimeters.
• Coordinate with emergency services and airport stakeholders during security incidents.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Job description

Security roles with immediate start in November and December.

PERMANENT ROLES.

IMMEDIATE START.

Location: LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT T2, T3 & T5

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.