AddressAirport Security Officer
Based at Manchester Airport
Permanent Contracts - Part Time Early Shifts (20 hours)
£13.35 per hour inclusive of 17.5% shift allowance (rising to £14.02 from 1st April)
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Why MAG
Are you a people person with a passion for delivering great service? Do you have a flexible approach to working hours? Do you seek to fly high in a critical yet rewarding role at the Airport and have excellent attention to detail?
Taking on one of the most vital roles in the airport, you will proactively maintain a safe and compliant security operation, whilst demonstrating consistently high levels of customer service.
Join the Security Team with the biggest Airport Operator in the UK and enjoy a wealth of benefits and development opportunities.
The Role
As our passenger numbers continue to grow, we are seeking pro-active, focused and motivated individuals to join our Airport Security Team. Duties will include but are not limited to;
- Conducting physical searches of cabin/hold luggage, customers, staff and vehicles
- Body searching (pat-downs) of customers and staff
- Operating high-tech security equipment such as X-Ray machines and body scanners
- Patrolling by foot or vehicle of airport premises and periphery
- Work across any of the Security Fixed Posts, including Terminal and Airfield
- Greeting guests to ensure they receive the very best service
What will make you successful in the role
No prior security experience is required as we pride ourselves in offering full training, however you do need to be able to;
- Communicate directly and clearly to both colleagues and passengers
- Demonstrate exceptional customer service at all times
- Be enthusiastic, pro-active and have an excellent attention to detail
- Be able to work both individually and with other members of the team
- Be successful in carrying out multitasking duties
- Have colour perfect vision
- Hold a full UK driving licence
- Have resided continually in the UK for the last 3 years to be able to obtain Counter Terrorism Clearance
- Please note the role will require long periods of standing, bending, walking and manual handling. Duties will also include some driving.
If you’re successful you will be made a conditional offer subject to Pre-Employment checks and passing your initial 4-week training course (paid accordingly).
Our checks include: A Criminal Record Check, 5 years employment history and Counter Terrorism Check. You will also be required to attend a face-to-face medical appointment.
Due to the nature of our security checks. we are unable to consider any applications from candidates who have not lived in the UK for the last 3 years.
Contract Information:
£13.35 per hour (inclusive of 17.5% shift allowance). Rising to £14.02 per hour from 1st April
Part Time Earlies – 20-hour contracts
4 on 4 off shift pattern (0500-0900; 0500-1000; 0500-1100)
Benefits:
As a MAG employee you will have access to some great benefits including;
Free on-site parking whilst on duty
Free Airport parking when you go on holiday (subject to availability and pre-booking)
Access to our reward portal with discounts and savings
24hour Employee Assistance Programme
On-site discounts and heavily discounted staff shop
MAG Pension scheme which doubles your contribution
Discounts on tram and train travel to work
Discounts on MAG products such as Escape Lounges and holiday parking at our Airports
Fantastic career development opportunities
Full uniform provided in training
4 weeks free public transport once employed
Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments
At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We’re also committed to well-being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups.
As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process.
Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women’s Network, Embrace - Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £13.35-£14.02 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
