Just a small point of order....What does the forum think of this wage paid to Security staff at Your local airports. £5.60 to £6.00 an hour...?
Myself i think its terrible.
Considering the importance of this job, the dangers involved ie explosives - weapons etc, unruly passengers etc, attending aircraft incidents, they work long 12 hour shifts,including Xmas and bank holidays.
They are tested daily on the X-Ray machines, a test they must pass on a regular basis or be dismissed. tested by the DFT yearly on security issues again they must pass it. not to mention the tests carried out on these security agents by the DFT who hang around the airports.
No other Secuirty business's do the same tests. your average shop security guard is on more money...? The cleaners and the burger bar staff at your airport are on MORE money. NO overtime rates are given NO night rate given and NO sick pay apart from SSP, The agents need a 10 year checkable work history, even before they get the job, also a CTC clearance by the goverment. Your average cocky watchman does not go through this but gets more money, the companys that employee these people are getting away with murder. All in all a poor wage for a serious stressful job. What do you think....?
I rest my case.
