Security Officer

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Highweek; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cleaning and hygiene service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking passionate security enthusiasts to join their Security Guard teams. The role requires previous security experience, a valid DS Licence, and a full UK driving licence. Responsibilities include ensuring safety for DWP staff, conducting patrols, and responding to emergencies. Benefiting from a flexible benefits scheme and dedicated training opportunities, this position aims to enhance both personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible benefits scheme

Financial wellbeing assistance

High-street discounts

Training and development opportunities

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar security role.
• Must possess a valid DS Licence.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and secure environment for DWP staff and visitors.
• Patrol premises to identify potential security threats.
• Respond effectively to emergencies or suspicious situations.
• Liaise with local law enforcement as needed.
• Conduct routine security checks and submit incident reports.

Skills

Previous security experience

Full UK driving licence

DS Licence

Job description

Job Overview

At Mitie, we are eagerly looking for passionate security enthusiasts to join our Security Guard teams nationwide for our new, exciting project with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a professional and dedicated team that makes a difference in communities across the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Flexibility to travel, as this role will cover various DWP sites within the region.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for the DWP staff, visitors, and property.
• Patrol the premises regularly to identify potential security threats.
• Monitor and control access to the building, ensuring proper identification and verification.
• Respond effectively to emergencies or suspicious situations.
• Liaise with local law enforcement and emergency services as needed.
• Provide a high level of customer service and assist staff and visitors in any security‑related matter.
• Conduct routine security checks and submit incident reports as appropriate.
• Adhere to Mitie and DWP security policies, procedures, and regulations.

Security and Health & Safety

• Look out for and immediately report any Health & Safety hazards or potential hazards on site.
• Stay alert to any threats or changes within the work environment to take appropriate action to reduce the chance of disruption, loss or damage.
• Use common sense and initiative by immediately involving others if a situation appears to become threatening.
• Maintain professional conduct in the face of difficult situations and challenging customers.
• Complete an accurate, detailed notebook entry as soon as possible after any incident, which can then be used as part of the Incident Report process.
• Keep to schedules and demonstrate commitment to Mitie and the Client.
• Call emergency services and Communication Centre to report all incidents.

Qualifications

• Previous security experience.
• DS Licence required.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Benefits

Our market‑leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We offer a virtual GP, financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme, a flexible benefits platform (Choices) for customised coverage, high‑street discounts through MiDeals, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, life cover, a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan.

We award our employees with Mitie Stars for hard work, featuring cash prizes each month and a £10,000 top prize at year‑end.

Progression is a top priority – we provide a diverse variety of training and development opportunities through a wide selection of learning resources.

Inclusivity

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition and need reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

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