Aviation Security Officer

Wilson James have been raising standards in security, construction logistics, aviation services, and technology for over 30 years. With 5,000 employees and a presence across over 300 client sites all over the UK, we are dedicated to delivering tailored solutions and top-tier customer service. As a leading managed service provider, we prioritise safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Joining Wilson James offers the excitement of working with diverse, vibrant clients, making for a dynamic and engaging workplace.

We are currently seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as an Aviation Security Officer based near Heathrow.

What do you get from us:

• Pay: £13.50 per hour
• Lifestyle Benefits – Mortgage and financial advice, vouchers for various shopping outlets and food stores, employee referral scheme.
• Learning & Development – we actively encourage progression and offer various eLearning courses, progression, training whilst on site, apprenticeships, and in-house training courses.
• Health and Wellbeing – Life assurance scheme, access to mental health support specialists
• Specific site benefits –
• Access to an Online GP Service for you and your dependents

The Role

Exciting and rewarding, a typical day in the life as an Aviation Security Officer

• Control access and egress to the search and screening facility.
• Visual inspection of Airport ID passes and all relevant documentation for personnel and vehicles booked for
  delivery to Airside locations.
• Operate x-ray equipment, WTMD, HHMD and ETD in accordance with your training and qualifications.
• Manually search all personnel and vehicles as dictated by your supervisor, or in line with mandatory search
  regimes and ratios.
• Ensure the integrity of screened loads and vehicles searched outside of the CMS boundary.
• Report all suspicious persons, packages, or vehicles immediately to the Supervisor/Manager and Police when
  the situation is perceived as an emergency
• Carry out any other reasonable request as required by your Line Manager

What are we looking for?

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping others and keeping those around you both safe and secure.

Essential:

• Ability to meet all vetting requirements including CTC clearance within 12 weeks.
• GSO Level 1, NXCT (or willing to train and pass exams to this level)
• Full Driving Licence

Apply now and have your career take off with Wilson James!

Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis. For information about Wilson James' commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, https://wilsonjames.co.uk/sustainability