Barrier Officer

Mitie

Greenhithe

On-site

GBP 12,000 - 17,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Mitie is seeking a vigilant security professional to protect staff and customers at our site. You will enforce security procedures across service areas, perimeter, and back-of-house spaces, while supporting the Help Desk after hours and assisting visitors.

The role requires a valid SIA licence, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. You will liaise with retailers and assist on-site police in crime prevention and detection, ensuring all safety protocols are followed.

Qualifications

Must have a valid SIA licence.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to operate in a pressurised environment.
Attention to detail and proactive approach.
Professional security posture and conduct.

Responsibilities

Ensure safety and security of staff and customers.
Monitor service areas, back of house, and site perimeter.
Communicate effectively at shift changes and briefings.
Liaise with retailers regarding contractor access and security matters.
Assist on-site police in crime prevention and detection.
Check identity and work permits for contractors.
Monitor for unauthorised personnel and suspicious activity.
Report breaches of Health and Safety and security concerns.

Skills

SIA licence

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

-Purpose of the Role:

You will ensure the safety and security of staff and customers within your working environment to ensure smooth and effective security enforcement at the site, securing the Service areas, back of house, and the site perimeter. Maintaining and enforcing Health and Safety Regulations for all contractors working on site, providing an out of hours service in support of the Help Desk and aiding visitors to the site.

Main Duties

Care to be taken regarding personal appearance and hygiene at all times.
To start shift promptly at time designated, in full uniform.
To ensure active communication at changeover, self briefing to ensure awareness of any matters pertaining to the smooth effective running of the shift.
To work as part of the Mitie team upholding their values and standards.
To liaise with retailers over any security matters or concerns raised regarding contractor access to the site.
To assist on site police in prevention and detection of crime.
To prevent unauthorised personnel from entering Bluewater.
To have a strategy overview of the Service Areas to assist in the following:
A thorough check of all vulnerable points of the perimeter of the buildings, ensuring all barriers are secure and no risks are present.
To maintain and monitor vehicle access and ingress in service areas and time constraints.
To ensure Health and Safety points are adhered to at all times, challenging and reporting breaches.
Checking for any suspicious activities, persons and vehicles.
To conduct regular checks of areas listed within the Assignment Instructions.
To prevent and detect any potential safety hazards with the barrier systems reporting any defects immediately and ensuring barriers are not impeded by any obstructions.
To check for unauthorised personnel in business sensitive areas.
To check and verify the identity and work permits of any contractors working in the building.
Staff should be aware of suspect packages being deposited in and around the precinct of the building and should make themselves aware of the separate procedure to be adopted should such a devise be discovered.
To monitor the booking in system of all out of hours sub-contractors.
Conduct any other duties deemed to be appropriate or necessary to the post