Security Officer

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount

SIA licence renewal

Share Incentive Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Childcare Voucher Scheme

Job summary

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services is hiring a Retail Security Officer for M&S Plymouth, 1 Cornwall Street, Plymouth, PL1 1DH. The role pays £13.96 per hour, with a guaranteed 40+ hours per week, and involves protecting customers, colleagues and products in a fast-paced retail environment.

You'll stay calm under pressure, deliver excellent service, and use store technology and reporting tools to manage incidents while creating a welcoming store atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Previous security experience preferred.
• A valid SIA licence is desirable, not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, confident and professional approach.
• Proactive mindset with ability to make quick decisions.
• Genuine passion for customer service and keeping people safe.

Responsibilities

• Be a visible, friendly presence in store to assist customers and colleagues.
• Help keep the store safe and secure, prevent loss and respond to incidents.
• Prepare and use store technology for reporting and incident management.
• Collaborate with team to maintain high standards and support operations.

Skills

Customer service

Strong communication

Calm under pressure

Proactive mindset

Tools

Body-worn cameras

Job description

Better places, thriving communities.

Retail Security Officer –M&S

Location: M&S Plymouth, 1 Cornwall Street, Plymouth, PL1 1DH

Salary - £13.96 per hour

Guaranteed 40+ hours per week

Join M&S as a Security Officer, where you'll play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming and secure environment for our customers and colleagues.

This isn't just a security role, it's a role for people who stay calm under pressure, lead with professionalism and take pride in delivering great service while protecting our stores, people and products.

We're looking for confident, customer-focused individuals who can combine strong awareness with a warm and approachable attitude. You'll be a visible presence in store, helping customers feel supported while playing an important role in keeping the business safe and secure.

• At M&S, our customers don't wait. You'll operate in a fast-paced retail environment, staying alert, responsive and ready to step in when needed.
• Customer service is at the heart of the role. You'll create a welcoming store environment, greeting customers as they start shopping with us, while delivering professional support to both customers and colleagues.
• You'll help keep our stores safe and secure. From preventing loss and responding to incidents, to identifying risks and supporting safe ways of working, you'll play a key role in protecting the M&S environment.
• Being digitally confident is essential. You'll use store technology, including mobile reporting systems and body-worn cameras, to support store operations and incident management.
• You'll stay calm under pressure. Whether responding to challenging situations or supporting emergency procedures, you'll always act professionally and confidently.
• Being a team player is crucial. You'll work closely with store colleagues to maintain high standards, support operations and create a positive environment for everyone.
• Flexibility is vital. Retail moves fast and every day is different. You'll adapt quickly to changing situations to support the store when needed.

What we're looking for

• Previous security experience is preferred
• A valid SIA licence is desirable, although not essential
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A calm, confident and professional approach
• A proactive mindset with the ability to make sound decisions quickly
• A genuine passion for customer service and keeping people safe

Important Information

All candidates must be able to provide a 5-year checkable work history within the UK.

This is a role where service, safety and professionalism come together every single day.

Excellent Benefits

• £13.96 per hour
• Guaranteed 40+ hours per week
• 20% colleague discount (after a qualifying period)
• Company-funded SIA licence renewal
• Share Incentive Plan
• Save As You Earn Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Childcare Voucher Scheme

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .