Airport Security Officer

Overview

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• Terminal Security team
• London Stansted Airport
• £15.35 per hour (£13.85 p.h. during initial 3-month probation period.) basic pay
• Additional allowances, including 20% shift pay, will also be applicable on these contracts
• 20 - 30 hours per week minimum, depending on availability. Contracts will require flexibility and will cover a range of hours and weekends
• Fixed term contract to 31st December 2026
• Next interview date 10th February (more to follow)

The role

Security Officers are one of the most vital roles in the airport, ensuring that all passengers have a safe and enjoyable journey.

In this exciting role you will get involved in -

• Conducting hand searches of customers and cabin luggage as required in Security
• Operating high-tech security equipment such as X-Ray machines and body scanners
• Patrolling our terminal and manning posts
• Checking of staff ID cards and customer boarding cards before entering the security area
• Delivering great service to our customers

What will make you successful in the role?

No security experience is required as we pride ourselves in offering full training, but you will ideally have experience of working in a customer focused environment. Naturally, we want to see enthusiasm, a proactive attitude and your ability to deliver excellent customer service. As the face of MAG, we need you to be well presented, punctual and focused on attention to detail.

Please note, all candidates must have perfect colour vision and the role will require long periods of standing, bending, walking and manual handling.

If you’re successful you will be made a conditional offer subject to Pre-Employment checks and passing your initial four week training course (40 hours - Monday to Friday) which is fully paid. 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.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine.

Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best.

At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.