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2007-03-29: Airport Baggage Handler. Airport Information Assistant. Air Traffic Controller. Chauffeur. Customs Excise Officer. Firefighter. Most firefighters work for local fire brigades. Immigration Officer Assistant. Immigration Officer. Other positions in the service include assistant immigration officer, administrative officer and executive officer. Security Officer.

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Airport Baggage Handler The largest number of opportunities are at London's two major airports; Heathrow and Gatwick, but there is also work at the regional airports. Many jobs are seasonal, to cover busy holiday periods. Baggage handlers may move on to supervisory work, and could become flight dispatchers, this involves overseeing all aspects of the turnaround of aircrafts. (Airport Baggage Handler). ( Baggage handlers are currently in demand, and can be employed by airport authorities, airlines or companies which supply services on contract ). Back to top

Airport Information Assistant It is often possible to gain promotion to supervisor or team leader posts, and then on to more senior positions within the airport. (Airport Information Assistant). ( There is a great deal of competition for jobs within airports, gaining experience through temporary or seasonal work is a good step towards finding permanent employment ). Back to top

Air Traffic Controller The area control centre at Prestwick, near Glasgow deals with flights in Scottish airspace and parts of the North Atlantic. A new control centre at Swanwick has taken over control of airspace in England and Wales. It is the biggest and most advanced air traffic centre in the world. Around 650 air traffic controllers, engineers and other skilled staff are based there. Opportunities exist with the Royal Air Force. After a few years experience as an air traffic controller there may be opportunities to move into training and assessing prospective new air traffic controllers. (Air Traffic Controller). ( Some air traffic controllers work in control towers at airports, but most are based in control centres ). Back to top

Chauffeur Vacancies might arise with private employers, large companies or organisations, or alternatively for a companies that provides chauffeur-driven cars for special events, such as weddings. Some posts include other duties, such as gardening or valeting. Couples might find posts that include chauffeuring, cooking, cleaning or gardening. (Chauffeur). ( Opportunities for chauffeurs - chauffeuses are scarce ). Back to top

Customs Excise Officer There are frequent opportunities at all levels. From junior manager band 5-6 positions, it is possible to move into more senior positions and ultimately to senior civil servant. There are also opportunities to move into specialist areas such as computing or auditing. (Customs Excise Officer). ( The Customs and Excise department has around 23,000 staff based all over the country, working in tax, customs and excise ). Back to top

Firefighter There are 58 brigades in England and Wales, eight in Scotland. In Northern Ireland the Fire Authority oversees four commands North, South, East and West. There is fierce competition for full-time work and many more applicants than vacancies. There is almost always a national shortage of retained firefighters, especially in small towns and rural areas. Other separate fire services include the British Airports Authority, which provides fire brigades at airports, and the Defence Fire Service, which provides fire services to military and other MOD sites. Some large private organisations also run their own fire service. There may be opportunities with Her Majesty's Fire Service Inspectorate for experienced firefighters. Promotion is to crew manager, then to watch manager and possibly on to station, group, area and brigade management. (Firefighter). ( Most firefighters work for local fire brigades ). Back to top

Immigration Officer Assistant There has been a large and ongoing expansion programme within the immigration service. Assistant immigration officers are based at over 50 airports and seaports around the UK, and at the Channel Tunnel. As with most positions in the civil service there is a clear promotion route. (Immigration Officer Assistant). ( Promotion to immigration officer is the normal route, for which in-house training is provided ). Back to top

Immigration Officer There has been a large expansion programme within the Immigration Service and it is still growing. Officers must be prepared to serve anywhere in the UK. As with most positions in the civil service, there is a clear promotion route and length of service and suitable annual assessments are important factors. Immigration officers can either be promoted to the position of chief immigration officer or they can move into the general grades for promotion to higher executive officer. (Immigration Officer). ( Other positions in the service include assistant immigration officer, administrative officer and executive officer ). Back to top

Security Officer The demand for security officers is increasing all over the country. They work directly for an organisation, or for a private security company, many of which are small, local firms. Lists of companies who have been inspected and approved are available through the websites of BSIA and IPSA. Some security officers, once they have enough experience and knowledge of the business, run their own security companies. With experience, promotion would be to senior or chief security officer, then supervisor. With additional qualifications it may be possible to progress to security management or training. (Security Officer). ( Many good security companies are registered with the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and the International Professional Security Association (IPSA) ). (Permalink) Back to top