Security Officer

Mitie Group plc.; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Security Limited is recruiting a Security Officer to join our Emergency Response Team at a prestigious Aviation & Manufacturing site in Belfast. You will provide security, access control and incident management, acting as a professional first responder and safety ambassador on site.

Full training is provided, with 4 on/4 off, 12-hour shifts and ~42 hours per week, covering emergency response, first aid, fire safety and aviation security.

Qualifications

• SIA licence required (Door Supervisor, CCTV preferred).
• UK work eligibility with a 5-year background check.
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport.
• Proactive, flexible with days/nights/weekends and strong reporting.
• IT skills and ability to operate security systems and CAFM.

Responsibilities

• Deliver reception-based security and administrative duties.
• Control site access for personnel, visitors and vehicles with inductions and ID checks.
• Conduct searches to protect assets and IT equipment.
• Patrol the site by foot, vehicle and CCTV; monitor alarms and incidents.
• Act as first responder for security, fire, medical and environmental incidents.
• Provide emergency response including first aid and liaison with services.
• Report incidents, near misses and breaches with evidence gathering.
• Adhere to PPE, safety, GDPR and cyber security requirements.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal

SIA Door Supervisor licence

CCTV licence (or willingness to obtain

Full UK driving licence

Right to work in the UK

5-year background checkable

IT literate (MS Office/Outlook)

Education

British nationality or UK residency for 5 years

Tools

None

Job description

Security Officer – Aviation Manufacturing

Location: Belfast
Company: Mitie Security Limited
Reporting to: Team Leader

Hourly rate: £15.50

Shift pattern: 4 on, 4 off (days and nights), 12h shifts

Weekly hours: ~ 42h

Why you'll love this role

• Variety every shift – no two days are the same, from access control and patrols to emergency response and incident management
• High-profile environment – work within a secure aviation and manufacturing site where what you do genuinely matters
• Be more than just security – this is a true Protection Officer role with responsibility, trust and visibility
• Full training provided – gain specialist skills in emergency response, first aid, fire safety, aviation security and more
• Career development – build experience that opens doors within aviation security, emergency response and specialist operations
• Team-focused culture – work alongside professional colleagues in a structured, safety-first environment
• Pride in purpose – play a key role in protecting people, assets and critical operations every single day

The role

We're recruiting Security Officer to join our Emergency Response Team supporting a prestigious client in the Aviation & Manufacturing sector. This is a varied, operational role focused on maintaining a secure, safe and resilient manufacturing environment, while responding effectively to security, safety and emergency incidents.

You'll engage with employees, contractors, visitors and external agencies, acting as a professional first responder and a visible ambassador for safety and security on site. Full training is provided.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver reception-based security and administrative duties
• Control site access for personnel, visitors and vehicles, including inductions, ID verification, keys and passes
• Conduct searches to protect client assets, materials and IT equipment
• Patrol the site (foot, mobile and CCTV), monitoring critical infrastructure, behaviour, drone activity and suspicious items
• Monitor and respond to fire, intruder and building alarms, logging all actions and outcomesAct as first responder to security, fire, medical and environmental incidents
• Carry out emergency response activities including first aid, fire response and incident containment
• Perform routine system, alarm and safety checks; report faults via CAFM/estates systems
• De-escalate conflict professionally in line with legislation, client and Mitie policies
• Accurately report incidents, near-misses and breaches, gathering evidence and statements
• Work closely with client security management and operational teams
• Adhere to PPE, health & safety, GDPR and cyber security requirements

Workplace emergency response

• Conduct fire and health & safety checks and elevate risks
• Respond to chemical spills, flooding and environmental hazards
• Provide first aid and coordinate emergency services where required
• Support fire incidents within training scope and liaise with Fire & Rescue Services
• Use body-worn cameras, radios and emergency response driving awareness as required

Person specification

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid SIA Door Supervisor licence (CCTV licence or willingness to obtain)
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport
• Right to work in the UK with 5-year checkable background
• British nationality or UK residency for 5 years
• Ability to obtain CTC (Counter Terrorism Clearance)
• Flexible to work days, nights and weekends
• Professional, proactive and calm under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and report writing skills
• IT literate (Microsoft Office / Outlook)
• Physically fit with the stamina to perform emergency response duties

Desirable:

• Fire safety experience
• Aviation security experience

Training provided

Comprehensive training programme including:
Emergency response driving awareness, first aid (IEC - Immediate Emergency Care including delivery of medical gasses) , fire safety and extinguishers, aviation security, CCTV/control room operations, COSHH, spill response, working at height, JESIP and more.