Security Officer (Reception Based)

Mitie Group plc.; Preston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. in Preston is seeking two part-time Security Officers to join the Front of House Security Team at Springfields Fuels Ltd. These permanent roles report to the Security Management Team and run 07:00–17:00, Monday to Friday, with a 2-days-one-week and 3-days-next-week pattern.

You will be the first point of contact on site, greeting visitors, conducting bag searches, and assisting in maintaining overall security and regulatory compliance at the Springfields site.

Qualifications

• Previous security experience
• SIA licence or willingness to obtain one
• Customer service mindset and ability to interact with a range of people

Responsibilities

• Protect property and people in line with site AI's and SLAs
• Welcome visitors and support reception activities
• Conduct searches of personal baggage/luggage as required
• Maintain safety and security procedures on site
• Support emergency evacuation procedures and incident reporting
• Ensure compliance with policies, UK law and regulatory requirements

Skills

Security experience

SIA licence

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

Job Overview

Mitie has a great opportunity for two part-time Security Officers to join their Front of House Security Team at Springfields Fuels Ltd. These are permanent roles where you wil report into the Security Management Team on the contract. The hours for the roles will be weekday (Mon-Fri) 07:00hrs - 17:00hrs, you will work 2-days one week followed by 3-days the following week.

As a Security Officer in this role, you will be based on the Reception floor area, here you will be part of a team, working alongside and supporting two Security Receptionists. Within this role you will be the first point of contact at Westinghouse for all visitors, customers and stakeholders attending the Springfields site. The role will involve the welcoming of all personnel to Springfields, conducting searches of personal baggage/luggage and assisting in maintaing overall control of people and activity in the Reception area. Ensuring compliance with the Office for Nuclear Regulation is a key element of this role.

Objectives

• To protect our customer's property, people and/or assets by providing security services in direct accordance with the sites published Assignment Instructions (AI's) and any subsequent changes.


• Delivering results that meet and / or exceed the Key performance indicators / Service Level Agreement for the customer through full responsibility and accountability, providing a service that aids in the retention of the contract.

Main Duties

Operations

• To work as part of a team in delivering a first-class service within the contract.


• To support the Service Level Agreement, by ensuring that all site support activities are carried out effectively.


• To ensure all customer requests are dealt with efficiently and effectively.


• Support emergency evacuation procedures.


• To support the review of procedures and processes.

• To be aware of and ensure compliance with all aspects of policies and relevant legal and regulatory requirements as directed by the Security Manager and in accordance with UK Law and Guidance bodies.


• Fully and satisfactorily complete all tasks relevant to your role and duties on site as defined within the published Assignment Instructions (AI's).


• Proactively refer to and review the published Assignment Instructions, thus familiarising oneself with any changes in order to suggest additional amendments that will improve or enhance the current level of service.


• To be compliant with Industry and Statutory Legislation (you are required to hold or obtain a front-line licence in either Security Guarding or Door Supervision), which must be worn at all times whilst carrying out your duties.


• Comply with legal obligations and safety requirements of the role.


• Follow instructions and procedures appropriately without unnecessarily challenging authority.


• Work in a systematic, methodology and orderly way.

Training

• Fully and satisfactorily complete all required competency training.


• To undertake additional training to ensure continuous self-development as directed by the Security Manager.


• Use technology to achieve key work objectives and develop job knowledge and expertise through continual professional development.


• You are required to renew your SIA licence 16 weeks before expiry.

Security and Health & Safety

• Look out for, and to immediately report, any Health & Safety hazards, or potential hazards.


• Stay alert to any threats or changes within the work environment in order to take the appropriate action to reduce the chance of disruption, loss or damage.


• Use common sense and initiative if a situation appears to become threatening.


• To 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.

What we are looking for

• Previous Security Experience


• Ability to follow written and oral instructions accurately.


• Ability to interact with a variety of people, including executive members, customers and contractors alike.


• Ability to stand for long periods of time due to the nature of the role.


• Ability to ensure a security driven mindset is applied whilst maintaining a customer service focus.


• Ability to work independently within established guidelines.


• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, the client and visitors to site.


• Taking ownership of your work environment to ensure a professional first impression is portrayed to all personnel booking onto site.


• Hold a current SIA licence or be willing to obtain one.