5 Airport Services jobs in the United Kingdom

Assistant Manager – Food & Beverage – Airport Terminal Operation

£35,000 + benefits | Essex

If you’re after a typical hospitality job, this isn’t it.

This is a full-throttle, fast-paced F&B leadership role in a unique environment – one that never sleeps. Think lounges, café bars, restaurants and grab-and-go all under one roof, serving thousands of passengers every day.

The job? Overseeing day-to-day F&B operations across the terminal. Rota management, stock control, P&L, colleague development, standards, compliance – it’s yours. You’ll lead from the front, roll your sleeves up when needed, and coach a team to deliver a brilliant experience on every shift. Working with a powerhouse of Head of F&B, this is a huge opportunity to learn from the best and with an injection of investment this role will organically grow.

Please note this role include early mornings, lates, weekends and bank holidays – because that’s when the airport runs, and this team keeps it moving – you ideally need to be a short commute away.

What you’ll need:

• Understand high volume and have worked across Café, restaurant and pubs ideally.
• Hands-on knowledge of FOH and BOH operations
• Experience managing KPIs and budgets – and success in delivering the deliverables
• Strong people skills – enjoy delegating and empowering
• Ambitious and a hunger to learn
• Guest focused and comfortable working int an entrepreneurial business

If this sounds like you please drop me a CV -

Location: Gatwick Area (RH11 0QB)
Hours: 4 on, 4 off – 6pm to 6am
Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 per year

Please Note:
A full UK driving licence is essential for this role due to the nature of site access and vehicle movements.

Lead the Night Shift at One of the UK's Busiest Airport Car Parks

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Aviation Recruitment experts Optime are searching for Security Officers to join a well-respected and successful client at Belfast International Airport. This role is open to applicants who have no previous security experience but have a genuine interest in aviation, customer service and security.

All necessary training will be fully paid and provided by sector experts including support in obtaining relevant background checks. There is on-site mentoring and clear career pathways leading to specialist management roles within our team, so think big!

Please note:

• Due to enhanced background checks, this role is only suitable if you have continuously resided in the UK for the last 3 years.

What’s on offer:

• Rate of pay: £12.21 per hour.
• Shift Pattern: 4 on 2 off
• Early shifts: 10 hours Starting between 03:30 - 04:30 and finishing between 13:30 - 14:30
• Late shifts: 10 hours Starting between 12:30 - 13:30 and finishing between 22:30 - 23:30
• 40 hours per week.
• Weekly pay (every Friday).
• Temp to Perm (performance based).
• Free staff car parking.

Start Dates :

• 26th August 2025
• 15th September 2025

Key Duties:

• Using equipment and manual search techniques to ensure that no prohibited articles are taken into secure airport areas.
• Carrying out regular patrols around airside and landside locations, access control, and passenger and x-ray screening.
• Attending to and investigating reports of incidents.
• Completing documentation clearly and concisely on any incidents that may have occurred.
• Responding to and assisting with emergency situations.
• Maintaining the highest level of customer service and satisfaction at all times.

Requirements:

• A positive, customer-centric attitude with a genuine desire to create a pleasant experience for all airport visitors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain calm and aid in stressful situations.
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail to effectively identify potential security risks.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations and adhere to strict security protocols.
• Physical fitness and the ability to stand for extended periods and perform routine security tasks.
• Proof of National Insurance
• Proof of (current) Address
• 5 Year Address History
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a basic criminal record check following their interview in line with CAA requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: As this position is in the aviation industry, successful applicants must be able to provide 5-year checkable history.

For an opportunity to interview for this fantastic role, please submit your CV to apply!

Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.