Emergency Response Team Leader

Mitie Group plc.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Private medical cover

Pensions

Life Cover

On Site benefits

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. is seeking an Emergency Response Team Leader (Fire & Security) at the MINI Plant Oxford. This role combines security, environmental and fire response, plus advanced first aid within a professional, highly trained team.

You will lead a multi-skilled team on site, manage training and equipment, and ensure safety across a major client site. The position offers 12-hour shifts, overtime opportunities, and funded SIA qualifications through Mitie.

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Valid SIA front line licence (fully funded).
• Ability to pass a medical and fitness test (including suitability for breathing apparatus).
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide a visible and proactive security presence.
• Lead the team to respond quickly and effectively to fires, first aid incidents, and environmental emergencies.
• Lead the Emergency Response Team in the training, maintaining equipment and organising daily tasks.
• Maintain and inspect emergency equipment to operational standards.
• Conduct internal and external patrols, searches, and incident reporting.
• Support compliance with health, safety, and security policies.

Skills

Driving licence

SIA licence

IT skills

Job description

Emergency Response Team Leader (Fire & Security)

Job Overview

• Take your SIA career to the next level with Mitie's Emergency Response Team at Oxford

  Join Mitie – Build Your Future with Industry-Leading Training and Benefits

  Are you ready to take your SIA career to the next level and lead a team?

  Working for Mitie and based at the home of MINI production, this multi-skilled role combines security, environmental and fire response, plus advanced first aid in a professional, highly trained team environment. We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our Emergency Response Team.

  This is far more than a standard security position. It's a chance to gain specialist emergency response training, earn recognised qualifications, and develop skills that can open doors across the security, fire, and rescue sectors.

• Location: MINI Plant Oxford

  Pay Rate: £38,400.00 per annum with ample opportunity to work overtime.

  Hours: Offering good rates of pay, 12-hour shifts (days/nights/weekends, average 42 hours per week) and overtime opportunities.

• Exceptional Training – Provided by Mitie

  Mitie fully funds specialist training including FREC 3, medical gases, fire and breathing apparatus, alongside a strong package of core, voluntary, wellbeing and on-site benefits, plus continuous learning and development

  Successful applicants will complete a full training package, all fully funded by Mitie. Training includes:

  • First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) – 5 days
  • Medical Gases (Oxygen and Entonox) – 2 days (or integrated within FREC 3)
  • Basic Fire Training – 2 days
  • Breathing Apparatus Training – 5 days

  From day one, you will be part of a professional response team equipped with the knowledge and confidence to handle critical incidents and protect people, property, and the environment.

• Why Join Mitie?

  We believe our people are our greatest asset. In addition to excellent training and career development, Mitie offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Core Benefits
  • Celebration Hub
  • Mideals
  • Partner Discounts
  • Holidays
  • Pensions
  • Life Cover
  • Private Medical cover
  • Virtual GP
  • Life assurance and pension scheme
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Give As You Earn
  • Salary Finance
  • Share Incentive Plan
  • Save As You Earn scheme
  • Choices (flexible benefit programme)
  • Recognition and Wellbeing
  • Mitie Stars
  • Long Service Awards
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • On Site benefits
  • Free on-site parking
  • Subsidises Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee making facilities
  • Full uniform requirements supplied including PPE Fire Kit

  Join a company that values professionalism, teamwork, and progression – where your development truly matters.

  Plus Continuous learning and development opportunities

Main Duties

• Take your SIA career to the next level with Mitie's Emergency Response Team at Oxford

  Join Mitie – Build Your Future with Industry-Leading Training and Benefits

  Are you ready to take your SIA career to the next level and lead a team?

  Working for Mitie and based at the home of MINI production, this multi-skilled role combines security, environmental and fire response, plus advanced first aid in a professional, highly trained team environment. We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our Emergency Response Team.

  This is far more than a standard security position. It's a chance to gain specialist emergency response training, earn recognised qualifications, and develop skills that can open doors across the security, fire, and rescue sectors.

• As an Emergency Response Team Leader, you will play a key part in maintaining safety and security across a major client site. Responsibilities include:

  • Providing a visible and proactive security presence
  • Lead the team to respond quickly and effectively to fires, first aid incidents, and environmental emergencies
  • Lead the Emergency Response Team in the training, maintaining equipment and organising daily tasks.
  • Maintaining and inspecting emergency equipment to operational standards
  • Conducting internal and external patrols, searches, and incident reporting
  • Supporting compliance with health, safety, and security policies

What we are looking for

• We're seeking motivated, professional individuals who are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role.

  Essential Requirements:

  • Full, clean UK driving licence
  • Valid SIA front line licence (fully funded)
  • clean shaved
  • Ability to pass a medical and fitness test (including suitability for breathing apparatus)
  • Professional appearance and positive attitude
  • Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, and weekends
  • Ability to pass security vetting and random drug/alcohol testing
  • Basic/intermediate IT skills

  Desirable:

  • FREC 3 medical qualification (if already held)

  Please note: due to breathing apparatus requirements, candidates must remain clean-shaven or maintain a tightly trimmed goatee-style beard to ensure equipment compatibility.

  Take the Next Step in Your Career

  If you have an SIA licence, a clean driving record and the ambition to develop your skills through first-class training and experience, this is the ideal opportunity to advance your career.