Relief Security Officer

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Barrow upon Trent; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie is seeking a confident Relief Security Officer to support our clients across the East Midlands. You will be the reassuring presence that keeps people, property and assets safe, with flexibility to cover days, nights and weekends.

You’ll need a full UK driving licence and your own vehicle; complete mandatory training; renew your SIA licence on schedule and work to site policies while delivering high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Previous security experience
• Valid SIA licence (SC clearance a bonus)
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Calm, reliable and able to think clearly under pressure
• Proactive mindset with excellent decision-making

Responsibilities

• Be the reassuring presence that keeps people, property and assets safe.
• Adapt quickly to new environments and deliver high-quality service.
• Follow site policies, AI's and adjust to changing site needs.
• Complete mandatory training and renew SIA licence on schedule.
• Log incidents and report hazards accurately.

Skills

Previous security experience

Valid SIA licence

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Proactive mindset

Job description

Better places, thriving communities.

Relief Security Officer – East Midlands (Burton & Derby Areas)

Sites include:

Lloyds Bank, Halifax, Nationwide, Samworth Brothers

Pay:

£12.71 per hour

Requirements:

Full UK Driving Licence + your own vehicle

Shifts:

Days, nights, weekends – supporting holiday cover, sickness and short-notice callouts

Step Into a Role Where Every Day Makes a Difference

Looking for a role that keeps you on your toes and gives you the chance to make a real impact?

Mitie is searching for a confident, proactive Relief Security Officer to support our clients across the East Midlands.

If you want flexibility, variety and a team that truly values what you do—this is the role for you.

Why You'll Love Working With Mitie

• No Two Days the Same – Every site brings new challenges and new people.
• Grow With Us – Continuous training, development paths and the chance to advance your career.
• A Supportive Team Culture – You're never on your own. We celebrate hard work and recognise your commitment.

What You'll Do

As a Relief Security Officer, you'll be the reassuring presence that keeps people, property and assets safe. You'll adapt quickly to new environments and deliver high-quality service wherever you're needed.

Operational Excellence

• Follow all site policies and Assignment Instructions (AI's)
• Adjust to changing site needs and suggest ways to improve service
• Always work within industry guidelines, displaying correct licences

Training & Development

• Complete mandatory training to keep your skills sharp
• Embrace additional learning opportunities to advance your career
• Make use of technology to stay up to date on processes
• Renew your SIA licence 16 weeks before expiry

Security & Safety

• Spot and report Health & Safety risks immediately
• Stay alert to suspicious behaviour or security threats
• Log incidents accurately and follow the correct reporting procedures
• Make required check calls on time
• Communicate professionally with customers, colleagues, emergency services and the Mitie Communications Centre

What You'll Bring

• Previous security experience
• Valid SIA licence (SC clearance a bonus)
• Strong communication skills & attention to detail
• Calm, reliable and able to think clearly under pressure
• Proactive mindset with excellent decision-making

Ready to Join Us?

At Mitie, we are committed to building safer, more secure environments across the UK.

Together, we are Mitie. Together, we create a safer future.

Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we'll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Choices. This gives you the chance to customise your benefits to best suit your lifestyle. You can choose from dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products at an affordable cost and much more!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme.

Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10,000 - giving peace of mind for your dependants. We also offer a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there's a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

Since 1987, Mitie’s 84,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

Together our diversity makes us stronger.

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