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Mellissa Dzinzi

Leeds Bradford Airport is hiring security officers right now

Jobs in security are currently being advertised for Leeds Bradford Airport as Easter holiday travellers are told to arrive three hours before take off.

The airport, in Yeadon, is looking for a full time and part time security officer to join its team. Those who are successful will receive full training to ensure they are able to carry out this role. But the job application adds you must be 18 or over, have a driving licence and own transport.

It comes as long queues are being reported at the airport's security check-ins, with passengers being told to come to the airport up to three hours before departure.

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Other requirements of the include being flexible around working hours, passing all training courses and passing a counter terrorism and basic criminal record check.

Queues inside Manchester Airport earlier this week (Emma Broadhurst)

Leeds Bradford Airport, which serves 4million passengers each year, has not been as badly affected as Manchester Airport but it has also been affected by industry-wide issues in recruitment and staffing.

Passenger numbers have returned to 76 per cent of pre-pandemic levels, but the airport has said it is struggling to recruit staff due to recent changes in Home Office accreditation.

Leeds Bradford Airport said it has launched a major recruitment drive to fill roles. There are a number of roles available at Leeds Bradford Airport. Anyone interested in applying should visit the website.

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