LOCATION: Bristol Airport
POSITION: Security Agent
HOURS OF WORK: Full Time - hours discussed at Interview stage (Shift pattern - 6 on 3 off or 4 on 4 off - mix of Early and lates)
Hire Type: Permanent, Temporary
Salary: £14.52 per hour - Additional £1.20 unsociable hours enhancement between midnight and 0600, your hourly rate will be £15.72.
Job Area: Airside & Terminal Operations
Closing Date: Sunday 30th November 2025
OVERVIEW
ICTS are offering an exciting opportunity to become a Security Agent at Bristol Airport. We are looking for people who are personable, motivated and enthusiastic, have a positive attitude, are passionate about teamwork. We offer full training to all Security Agents, so it is all about your character, ambition and desire to make a difference to Bristol Airport’s 10 million passengers.
As a Security Agent at Bristol Airport, you will join a carefully selected and trained team of agents who are responsible for delivering an outstanding customer experience whilst maintaining the safety and integrity of the Airport, its passengers and its staff. Whether it’s using specialist detectors and X-Ray devices to screen and scan passengers and their hand luggage, or verifying the identity of crew and Airport staff, one thing is for sure; this is a customer service job with a difference. Teamwork, personality and a positive attitude are essential.
About the role
As a Security Agent at Bristol Airport, some of your main responsibilities will include:
Carrying out ID and boarding card checks
Searching passengers, staff, airline crew and business partners
Carrying our security checks on cabin and hand luggage
Operating security equipment such as body scanners and X-ray machines
Ensuring passenger safety whilst providing compassion and empathy
Solving problems and communicating effectively.
The Small Print
There are some important things to know before you apply. The role is shift-based, meaning you’ll work between 4 and 12-hour shifts, with morning shifts starting as early as 2am. Bristol Airport is a 24-7-365 operation, so at times you may work early mornings, late nights, weekends & bank holidays if your shifts fall on these days. If offered a role, all Security Agents will be required to attend a 10-day accredited GSO training course.
You will need to pass our referencing checks going back five years, along with DBS (criminal records) and CTC (counter terrorist) checks, due to the security equipment you will be required to operate. If you have resided in another country or countries for 6 months or longer in the last five years, you'll need to obtain criminal record checks from all the relevant countries to cover the last five years. Applicants will need to have resided in the UK (i.e. living and working, not just an address) for at least the last 3 years to be eligible for this role.
You’ll also need to be physically fit and well, as this is a physically demanding role. You will be required to stand for long periods of time, bend to lift and move heavy objects (including security trays, cabin and hand luggage) regularly throughout your shift. You may also be required to walk lengthy distances.
Please consider before applying whether you are comfortable with all of this.
About you
Bristol Airport is well-known for delivering an award-winning customer experience to its passengers - and this experience starts with you.
We are looking for the following in our Security Agents:
Passion for customer service and willingness to assist all Airport passengers
An energetic and motivated team member, with a positive attitude towards learning and personal development
An exceptional team player, who enjoys working with a diverse range of people
A strong communicator, who can remain calm under pressure and is comfortable managing high-pressure situations
Strong aptitude and motivation for continuous learning and personal development
Physically fit and well, able to bend, lift and carry heavy items
Willing to work shifts including nights, weekends and public holidays
The working environment can be very social; during one shift, you’ll encounter thousands of passengers and being committed to delivering a great customer service to all is what we’re looking for.
SIA is not essential for this role as full training will be provided.
Why work for us?
By joining ICTS you will be a part of a forward-thinking team. We employ 4,000+ staff hailing from every continent of the world; with at least 60 different spoken languages. Collaboration and team spirit lie at the heart of our operational ethos. We are also looking at ways of encouraging women in Security and are proud to be registered on the Armed Forces Covenant, supporting ex-servicemen and women.
You will be entitled to multiple benefits and company incentives. Here are some of the benefits we offer our employees:
Full Training (Paid)
Break times (Paid)
Full uniform, to include personal protective equipment (PPE)
Personal Pension Scheme
Discounted HSF Health Plan Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted shopping platform
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking for holidays if travelling from BRS
We believe that it is important that hard work and dedication are recognised through reward and recognition. Find out more about our benefits and reward programmes here: Why Work For Us? - ICTS UK
ICTS are committed to providing equal opportunities and an inclusive environment to all and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.
Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.
