Security Officer (Fixed-term)
Security
- Vacancy type: Seasonal
- Closing date: 03/03/2026
- Salary: £24,766, increasing to £27,499 after 6 months plus £673 monthly shift allowance after training
About the role
Join our Security Team at Edinburgh Airport — play a vital role in keeping passengers safe while gaining exceptional experience in a fast‑paced, highly skilled environment.
We are recruiting male and female Aviation Security Officers on a 37‑hour per week, fully‑flexible, fixed‑term contract running until 31 October 2026.
This contract offers a fantastic opportunity to build specialist customer service skills, gain exposure to one of Scotland’s busiest and most dynamic workplaces, and boost your CV with training and experience that are highly valued across the aviation and wider security industry.
It’s ideal for candidates looking to:
- Step into the aviation sector,
- Develop new skills with full training provided,
- Gain meaningful experience quickly, or
- Work in a role with a clear start date and structured timeline.
While this contract does not guarantee a permanent role at the end, many people find that the skills and experience gained open doors to exciting future opportunities.
About the Security team
Our dedicated Security team supports thousands of passengers every day, ensuring they enjoy a safe, smooth journey through the airport.
This is one of the most important roles in our operation. You’ll often be the first person passengers meet on their airport journey, so great customer service and professionalism are key.
Before applying, please visit our FAQs and Security Team pages. You can hear from members of our team what a day in the life of a Security Officer looks like, or read about Stuart, who shares his journey from Cavity Wall Technician to Security Officer, and now Security Team Manager.
What you’ll be doing
- Screening all people and vehicles passing through restricted areas using archway detectors and manual body searching when necessary.
- Operating x-ray equipment to screen luggage and other items.
- Manually searching luggage for prohibited items.
- Checking identification or travel documents for all passengers, staff and airport users.
- Patrolling the terminal and outside areas to ensure that the airport is secure.
About the Recruitment Process
We recommend early application for this role. The recruitment process moves quickly, meaning successful candidates can progress from application to start date in a short timeframe.
Our process has 2 stages
- Telephone interview – a short conversation about your experience and understanding of the role
- Assessment centres – if you are successful at interview, you may be invited to attend one of the following dates:
Tuesday 10th March
Thursday 12th March
The assessment centre includes:
- A group task
- A computer-based test
- An individual interview with a member of our Security team
If successful, you’ll receive a conditional offer, subject to pre-employment checks and passing the training course.
Training
All Security roles start with a 3‑4 week, full‑time training course (Monday–Friday).
This course begins on 27 April 2026.
Please only apply if you can attend the full programme, as unfortunately no holidays can be taken during training.
What we’re looking for
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you bring:
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong communication skills
- A team-focused approach
…then we want to hear from you! No previous security experience is required – full training is provided.
You must:
- Be able to obtain a Counter Terrorist Check, so you must have been living in the UK for the last 3 consecutive years. Be able to learn and follow set procedures.
- Be over 18 years of age.
- Be able to be cleared in accordance with CAA regulations (includes providing a satisfactory five-year reference history and EAL being able to undertake a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Counter Terrorist Check on your behalf).
- Be comfortable with physical work, manual handling and spending long periods on your feet.
If your experience looks slightly different to what we’ve listed here, we encourage you to still apply. You could add something we didn’t know we needed.
About working shifts
This is a flexible 37-hour contract, with the possibility to work up to 43 hours a week when needed. Any extra hours are paid at overtime rates.
Shifts vary and can include early mornings, late evenings, and some night shifts. You may start as early as 3AM or finish as late as 2AM, and because we operate 24/7, you’ll work weekends and bank holidays.
Shift lengths vary from 6 to 10 hours, and your weekly hours will always fall within 37–43 hours over no more than 5 shifts per week. You’ll always get at least 2 days off each week, plus a minimum of two full weekends off every 8 weeks.
What we’ll offer you
Your starting salary is £24,766, increasing to £27,449 after 6 months. In addition, you will also be able to take advantage of our rewards and benefits:
- Monthly shift pay of around £673 per month working fully-flexibly, upon training completion
- Accredited training certificate (Ground Security Operative)
- Pension scheme- employer contributions can be up to 7%
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Supporting your health and wellbeing- private healthcare after 1 years’ service, access to our Employee Assistance Programme and occupational health services
- 237 days holiday (pro-rated for the contract term)
- Free car parking on site and when you go on holiday
- We offer a range of other benefits, find out more here
Why EDI?
We are Edinburgh Airport, where Scotland meets the world. The success of the airport comes down to our people, and you can help us deliver even more big days for our passengers and colleagues. The development of your career is important to us, and we’ll support and encourage this every step of the way. We offer in-house and external training, both role specific and based on your objectives.
As a business we’re driven by our values – they’re at the core of our culture and everything we do. We will ask questions based on our values during your interview, as we’re looking for people who will demonstrate these values day-in, day-out. So if this sounds like you, apply now and get ready for your career to take off.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to ensuring applicants with a disability can participate fully in our recruitment process. Please let us know in your application form if you require any adjustments, such as parking arrangements or alternative methods of communication.
We work with Inclusive Employers, who are a leading organisation for employers committed to prioritising inclusion. We are supported by them through leadership workshops, a variety of resources and webinars, demonstrating our commitment to an inclusive workplace and ensuring all our employees feel valued. This partnership is part of our wider Diversity and Inclusion strategy, and you can find out more here.
We give colleagues the opportunity to engage with different people and projects, within our business and beyond. You can get involved in a variety of different employee groups, including Diversity, STEM, Wellbeing, or create your own community – it’s important to us that you can share your interests and be yourself at work.