Wick - Female Ground Security Operative

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited; John o' Groats; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift and weekend allowances

Job summary

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited in Wick is seeking a Female Ground Security Operative to help manage access and provide safe, friendly customer service for passengers. The role requires handling security checks and supporting a secure, welcoming airport environment.

The position is part-time with 17.5 contractual hours, and shift patterns may include early starts, late finishes and weekends. There are opportunities for detachment to other airports as needed.

Qualifications

• You’ll need to be aged 18 or over within the next 3 months.
• There are physical elements to this role: you will be on your feet for long periods and may bend, reach and lift bags.
• You’ll need to be comfortable searching passengers by hand.
• Normal colour vision is required as the role involves viewing an X-ray.
• Background checks, including a Criminal Records Check, will be carried out before you can start.

Responsibilities

• Control access to airside areas and welcome passengers with excellent service.
• Search passengers by hand when required and assist with security procedures.
• Assist with baggage screening using X-ray equipment and conduct outdoor security patrols.
• Represent the airport in a smart, professional manner and uphold procedures.

Job description

Job profile for Wick - Female Ground Security Operative

Wick - Female Ground Security Operative

Wick John O'Groats 08/11/2026 Wick - Female Ground Security Operative

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £29,042 - £29,735 pro rata for part time staff

Contractual hours 17.5

Basis Part time

Package Shift and weekend allowances may apply

Job category/type Security

Job reference REQ000675

Attachments attachment Ground Security Operative Job Description - Wick - October 2026.pdf attachment Competency Framework 2025.pdf attachment Application guidance.pdf attachment Recruitment Guidance for Candidates - Criminal Record Checks and PVG - June 2025.pdf attachment Information for Candidates - AMSL.pdf

Job description

Can you work well as part of a team offering a warm welcome to our passengers and providing them with excellent customer service as they make their journey through our airport? Are you passionate about making your workplace a safe yet enjoyable place to visit? Then we have an amazing opportunity for you to join us.

Females only need apply as this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with The Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Some important things you need to know are:

• You’ll be controlling access to airside areas so must be aged 18 or over within the next 3 months.
• There are physical elements to this role, so you need to be prepared to spend a lot of time on your feet, whilst also bending,reaching, and lifting bags.
• You’ll need to be comfortable searching passengers by hand – sometimes this will be colleagues or other people you know.
• You’ll also need to have normal colour vision as the role involves viewing an X-ray.
• Various background checks, including a Criminal Records Check, will be carried out before you can start.

You’ll be the first point of contact helping passengers and customers so patience, good interpersonal and communication skills are key. You’ll also ensure all processes and procedures are followed correctly.You’ll be representing the airport at all times so a smart and professional appearance is crucial – we will provide you with full uniform to wear at all times.

Tasks are varied and involve searching passengers by hand, searching and carrying out tests on baggage, using X-ray equipment as well as undertaking outdoor security patrols. It’s really important that you have a flexible approach and attitude to your work and are willing to work shifts which include early starts, late finishes and weekends. Sometimes flights can be delayed and of course the weather can disrupt things, so your flexibility will also involve you working late at short notice. There are also opportunities to undertake detachments to other airports to cover leave and we are always particularly keen to hear from individuals who are willing and able to do this.

Closing date is midnight Sunday 8 th November 2026.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality of opportunity at all our airports.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and aim to provide support to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and their employment.

In support of our commitment to the Gaelic language and culture, as demonstrated in our Gaelic Language Plan, we welcome applications from those with Gaelic language skills.

Please note that all salaries are subject to review through the Company’s evaluation process.