Aviation Security Officer Leeds
Job description
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. AVIATION SECURITY OFFICER Leeds Bradford Airport We are currently recruiting for Part-Time (with possibility to go Full Time after probation period) Aviation Security Officers What you will work: Part Time 21 hours - working a roster pattern consisting of early shifts starting from 0300 / 0400hrs and afternoon shifts starting anytime from 1200hrs – There is a possibility to move to Full Time hours after successful completion of probation period. **Please note all vacancies include weekends and unsociable hours and include a full training programme** What you will earn: Salary £11.10 per hour/ £12,153.83 per annum (Full-time Equivalent £23,150.16) Training: To prepare you for taking on the role, you will undergo a six-week training period. During the first 2 weeks, you will undergo a full classroom-training programme with some of the best trainers in the industry – this 2-week period will be full time hours (and will be paid at the full hourly rate of £11.10 per hour), so you must be able to commit to fulfilling full times hours during this 2 week period. After completion of your classroom training, you will then spend a further 2 weeks completing some on the job training – here you will spend time putting everything you have learned into practice, in a safe training environment. 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 the 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 Successful applicants will receive a link to complete a short online assessment (YOU CANNOT PROCEED ANY FURTHE UNTIL YOU COMPLETE THIS ONLINE ASSESSMENT) Successful assessments will be invited into to attend an assessment centre Highest scorers will be offered a 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.
