Airport security contract extension creates 60 new jobs

Birmingham Airport has handed a two-year contract extension to security services provider Mitie – creating 60 new jobs and building on a partnership that spans more than 13 years.

The contract covers aa range of essential security services at one of the UK’s busiest airports, which welcomed a record-breaking 13.6 million passengers last year.

An additional 60 security officers will join Mitie’s existing team as part of the new deal.

Mitie will also provide security for construction activities, as the transformation of Birmingham Airport’s terminal continues.

The extension also includes the deployment of four new security vehicles, strengthening visible deterrence, enabling rapid incident response and seamless coordination across the airport estate.

Caroline Milnes, head of aviation security at Birmingham Airport, said: “Mitie has been a partner of Birmingham Airport (BHX) for over 13 years.

“This long-standing relationship strengthens our existing security measures and enhances the mitigations we have in place, ensuring that our customers can travel safely and with confidence.”

Gary Culloden, managing director, Security, Mitie, said: “Our continued partnership with Birmingham Airport recognises the outstanding commitment of our security officers, who help keep the airport running safely day in, day out.

“As we welcome new colleagues to the team, we look forward to strengthening our capability on the ground and equipping them with specialised training, so passengers can travel with confidence.”