Aviation Security Officer Leeds Bradford Airport is one of the fastest-growing regional airports in the UK, welcoming up to 4 million passengers through our doors every year. We are committed to employing high-quality people who are ambitious to succeed and support our exciting plans for the future, whilst delivering outstanding service for our customers. We understand that our employees are our most important asset when it comes to providing the best service possible to our customers. We therefore operate with a ONE TEAM mentality, to enable us to DO THE RIGHT THING and ultimately BE THE BEST in what we do. As part of our growth plans for 2025, which will see the opening of the first phase of our brand new terminal, we are looking to recruit a number of Part-Time Aviation Officers to help our passengers to have the best experience yet, through our airport. AVIATION SECURITY OFFICER Leeds Bradford Airport We are currently recruiting for Part-Time Aviation Security Officers Assessment Centre taking place on 30th January 2024 Training Course to start on 17th March 2025 What you will work: Shift pattern – 4 days on 4 days off 4 shifts will be made up of 3 days at 6 hours and 1 day of 5 hours Leeds Bradford Airport operates a 24 hour operation but typically, part-time shifts are: Starting from 3am for early shifts and from 12pm for the late shifts (flexibility is expected for varying start and finish times). This is to help manage the peak passenger flows through the security operation. Early shifts are more regular due to highest demand being in the morning. Please note all vacancies include weekends and unsociable hours and include a full training programme What you will earn: Salary £12.30 per hour/ £13,476.83 per annum (Full-time Equivalent £25,653) Training : To prepare you for taking on the role, you will undergo a four-week training programme. Your training will include full classroom training with industry leading trainers, to ensure you are equipped with all of the knowledge to perform the role of an Aviation Security Officer. You will then have the opportunity to put this knowledge into practice with a first class on the job training programme to help build your skills in real life situations, but in the safety of a training environment. The first 4 weeks of your training will mean you will need to work full-time hours during day time office hours Monday – Friday. In order to be offered this role, you must be able to commit to fulfilling these full time training requirements. Once you have completed your training, you will then move on to the rostered 4 on 4 off part time shift pattern. You will be paid for working full time hours during your training period The final part of your training will see you shadowing our highly skilled existing security officers enabling you to perfect your skills ready to face our customer base. Eligibility criteria: You must be able to read, write and speak fluent English, whilst additional language skills are desirable but not compulsory. Our Security Officers are required by legislation to have full colour vision and the capability to appropriately perform a range of duties. It is also important that you are physically fit as the role will require you to spend periods of time sitting, standing, bending and walking. The minimum age requirement is 18 due to clearance legislation. You will also be required to pass through a range of referencing and vetting checks, including a Criminal Record Check and Counter Terrorism Check. You must also have lived in the UK for at least 5 years with a 5-year work history, unless in education. What will you be doing once qualified: This is a customer-facing role in which you will be required: To carry out full and effective searches of baggage and airport supplies To carry out full and effective searches of people To carry out full and effective searches of vehicles Undertake patrols of the airport terminal & grounds To control access into restricted areas of the Airport Check identification or travel documents for all passengers, staff and airport users requiring access to restricted areas Deal with on-site security incidents with the team Operate brand new state of the art 3D x-ray equipment to screen all luggage for both the cabin and hold including other items being carried into restricted areas Provide excellent customer service to all passengers travelling through the airport Applicant competencies required are: Fluent English language capability, both written and spoken; Interpersonal and customer service awareness and skills; Attention to detail Smart appearance; Punctuality; What can I expect from the application process? Apply online via this portal and complete the application form shortlisted candidates will be invited to the assessment day Highest scorers will be offered an offer of employment (conditional to satisfactory referencing and vetting) Due to expected high volumes of applications it will not be possible to contact all applicants.