Security Officer (Part Time) in Leeds

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 grow and prepare for our brand-new security area opening in summer 2026.

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 as we prepare for our brand-new security area opening in summer 2026, bringing modern spaces, upgraded facilities and cutting-edge technology. Whether you’re guiding passengers, operating state-of-the-art 3D 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: £13 per hour / £14,200.22 per year (Full-Time Equivalent £27,112.80)
• Hours & Shift Pattern: Part-time, 21 hours per week; rotating 4 days on, 4 days off with day and night shifts for a predictable work-life balance.
• 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 opening 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. 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. 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 to attend an assessment centre on the 7th January 2026.
• Highest scorers will be offered an offer of employment (conditional to satisfactory referencing and vetting).
• Must be able to start training on Monday 9th March 2026.

Due to expected high volumes of applications it will not be possible to contact all applicants.