Security Officer (Part Time)

Aviation Security Officer – Part Time (Leeds Bradford Airport)

Leeds Bradford Airport is one of the UK’s fastest-growing regional airports, and we’re committed to employing high-quality people who share our ambition and dedication to excellent customer service. In this vital frontline role, you’ll embody our values to Be the Best, Work as One Team and Do the Right Thing as we continue to invest in both the experience of our passengers and people.

What Your Day-to-Day Will Feel Like

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of the airport experience, helping passengers begin their journeys safely and confidently. You’ll work within a supportive, close-knit team who look out for one another and take pride in delivering a smooth, welcoming security process.

This is not a typical security officer role. While keeping our passengers and airport secure is essential, delivering an exceptional customer experience is equally important. You’ll play a key part in creating a calm, friendly and efficient environment, helping passengers feel informed, reassured, and well looked after as they move through security.

Your shift pattern follows a steady rhythm of 4 days on, 4 days off, working 21 hours per week. As part of our 24-hour operation, you’ll rotate between early shifts from around 3am and later shifts from around 12pm, however, start times will vary so some flexibility is needed to support peak passenger flows. Many colleagues value this predictable structure, which makes planning life outside of work easier.

You’ll be joining us at an exciting time, with our new central search zone now open, bringing state-of-the-art security technology and modern facilities to our operation. You’ll have the opportunity to work with advanced 3D screening equipment while helping passengers navigate the security process with confidence. We’ve also created a brand-new breakout room, complete with an airy, modern kitchen and a dedicated chill-out area, giving colleagues a welcoming space ahead of their shift. Whether you’re guiding passengers, operating advanced screening equipment, conducting searches, or working closely with teammates across the operation, you’ll help create a positive experience for millions of travellers every year.

What’s in it for You

Salary: circa £13.50 per hour

Hours & Shift Pattern: Part-time, 21 hours per week; rotating 4 days on, 4 days off with day and night shifts. That’s around 180 rostered days off per year before a generous annual leave entitlement, and with the right planning, 4 days off gives you 12 days off in a row!

Training: Full, paid training programme to set you up for success

Career Progression: Opportunities to grow within aviation security and the wider airport.

Modern Facility & Equipment: Hands-on experience in the brand-new security area, opened in Summer 2026, using state-of-the-art 3D screening technology.

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 daytime office hours Monday – Friday which you will be paid accordingly. 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.

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.

Mandatory Requirements for this Role

Fluent in English, both written and spoken; additional languages desirable but not essential

Full colour vision and physically able to perform duties (sitting, standing, bending, walking)

Customer Service Experience

Minimum age 18 due to security clearance requirements

Ability to pass Criminal Record Check, Counter Terrorism Check, and vetting requirements.

Must have lived in the UK for at least 5 years with a 5-year work or education history.

Your Application Journey

Apply online via this portal and complete the application form

Successful applicants will be invited into to attend an assessment centre on the 10th November 2026

Highest scorers will be offered an offer of employment (conditional to satisfactory referencing and vetting)

Must be able to start training on 11th January 2027