UK Border Force

Been waiting almost a year!!

It's annoying but most people on this forum have waited that long! I'm on hold currently to. But can't complain as they do make it clear the process can take a long time.

True, but there's a difference between waiting for security clearances for 4-6 months, and waiting for a job we should have technically started in October/November last year!

Can't argue with you there just trying to stay positive. Atleast we got a job which is all I keep trying to focus on! Fingers crossed we will know in April.

That's if they don't throw another spanner in the works and defer it again or worse.......

Just thinking (dangerous I know!). There's a general election due in May. There may be a need for those in charge of Border Force to hold out until the new Government is formed.


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22 thousand a year with 43% shift disturbance on top

Thank you. Is that the starting salary? Are you an officer at Stansted?

Border Force currently have a freeze on new starts until the new financial year comes in on 1st April (no money left at the moment).

I know that for some locations, those on hold will be offered positions after 1st April - I can't talk for every location though.

If frustrating for those of us in the job as we need new staff to share the burden of work, lets hope its all fixed soon!

Let's hope so

As it looks like I will be starting this position as gatwick a year after I applied for it and as I am booked to go on holiday at the end of April for 2 weeks (and they will not allow training to be interrupted) there is a good chance I will not be starting until June 😕

Very frustrating

Hello, this is probably wrong but I was advised that we might hear in march with a view of starting in April as they are aware many people will have to give 1 months notice. I will also have been waiting over a year but seems most people are in the same boat so trying to stay positive and looking forward to starting! 😄

It's the 'ifs' 'mights' 'probably' and 'maybe's' that are the frustrating part. I know most people are in the same boat still doesn't take away the frustration on not knowing. All I want is a definitive answer so I know where I stand and have something to work to. If we do start til April, then that's fine and will be happy when we start. I just want certainty