Relief Emergency Response Team Officer

Mitie Group plc.; Chichester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Career progression

Employee benefits package

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. in Goodwood is seeking an Emergency Response Team Officer (Fire & Security) to join a dedicated client-site team. The role blends security, fire response, and first aid, offering specialist training and qualifications from day one.

You will work 12-hour shifts (days/nights/weekends), averaging 42 hours per week with overtime opportunities. The company provides funded training and real career progression within a large facilities management group.

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).
• Basic/intermediate IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a visible and proactive security presence at a major client site.
• Respond quickly to fires, first aid incidents, and environmental emergencies.
• 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

Full UK driving licence

SIA front line licence

Medical & fitness test

Basic IT skills

Job description

Emergency Response Team Officer (Fire & Security)

Location: Goodwood

Pay Rate: £14.89

Hours: 12-hour shifts (days/nights/weekends), average 42 hours per week plus overtime opportunities.

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

Are you ready to take your SIA career to the next level? At Mitie, we're offering an exciting opportunity to join our Emergency Response Team - a multi-skilled role combining security, fire response, and first aid responsibilities.

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.

Exceptional Training - Provided by Mitie

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.

What We're 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)
• 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
• Remain clean shaven at all times to ensure they can achieve a suitable face seal when using Breathing Apparatus (BA).
• Successfully complete and maintain a medical assessment, with particular focus on their suitability to wear and operate Breathing Apparatus.
• Pass the required fitness assessment to demonstrate they are capable of fulfilling the physical demands of the role. (Chester step test)
• Successfully complete Basic Firefighting Training.
• Successfully complete Breathing Apparatus (BA) Training.
• Successfully complete the FREC 3 (First Response Emergency Care Level 3) qualification.

Desirable:

• FREC 3 medical qualification (if already held)

Your Role

As an Emergency Response Team Officer, 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
• Responding quickly and effectively to fires, first aid incidents, and environmental emergencies
• 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

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

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

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.