About Meridian
Careers
Around 3,100 people work at Meridian. Here is what it is like, and what we are hiring for now.
Demonstration note
These roles are fictional and are not open for applications.
Working at Meridian
Shifts that fit
The airport runs 24 hours, so many roles are shift-based. We publish rotas 6 weeks ahead and you can swap shifts with colleagues through the staff app.
Getting to work
Free staff parking at Mid-Stay, and half-price rail travel from Birmingham Central for everyone on our payroll.
Training
Every new starter gets paid training before their first shift. Most of our managers started in frontline roles.
Pay and benefits
- Pay reviewed every April
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 28 with service
- Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
- Free meals on shift in the staff canteen
Current roles
Airside Operations Officer
- Team
- Operations
- Hours
- Full time, rotating shifts including nights and weekends
- Salary
- £31,400 a year plus shift allowance
- Closing date
Keep the aircraft stands, taxiways and runway safe and clear. You will carry out daily inspections, manage wildlife and foreign object checks, and work with air traffic control and airline ground teams. (not available in this demonstration)
Passenger Assistance Agent
- Team
- Passenger Services
- Hours
- Full time or part time, early and late shifts
- Salary
- £24,800 a year, pro rata for part time
- Closing date
Help passengers with a disability or reduced mobility from the kerb to their seat and back again. Full training is given. What matters most is patience and good judgement. (not available in this demonstration)
Electrical Engineer, Airfield Lighting
- Team
- Engineering
- Hours
- Full time, Monday to Friday, with an on-call rota
- Salary
- £44,500 a year
- Closing date
Maintain and improve the runway, taxiway and approach lighting. You will hold an electrical qualification at level 3 or above and be comfortable working outside at night. (not available in this demonstration)
How to apply
- Read the full role description and check you meet the requirements.
- Apply online with your CV and a short covering statement. We do not use automated scoring.
- If you are shortlisted, we invite you to an interview at the airport within 2 weeks of the closing date.
- Before you start, we carry out the background checks needed for an airport security pass. This takes 4 to 6 weeks.
Adjustments
Tell us if you need any adjustments to apply or to attend an interview. We will make them. We guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements.
Questions
Email hello@meridianairport.example with "Careers" in the subject line, or call 0121 496 0123.