Security Officer - Shift

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits platform

Virtual GP

Salary Finance

MiDeals discounts

Cycle to work

Life cover

Share plan

Training & development

Job summary

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services is seeking a Security Officer - Shift to safeguard the AWE Aldermaston site in Reading area. You will control access points, monitor activity, and respond to incidents with a vigilant, professional approach to safety and security protocols.

The 21-day rolling shift pattern includes 7 on, 3 off, 7 on, 4 off, with both day and night shifts. The role is hourly paid at £15.58, averaging 56 hours weekly, and requires a proactive security mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum demonstrated experience in a security role.
• Ability to operate access control points and monitor site activity.
• A proactive, professional approach to site security and safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor access control points and gate systems.
• Conduct identification and verification checks for personnel and vehicles.
• Manage site deliveries and collections efficiently.
• Maintain visitor and contractor records per site policy.
• Perform searches when required and patrol buildings and perimeter.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and incidents.

Skills

Security experience

Access control

Proactive security approach

Job description

Better places, thriving communities.

Security Officer - Shift

Location: AWE - Reading Area

Hourly Rate: £15.58

Average Weekly Hours: 56 hours/week

Shift Pattern

21-day rolling shift pattern:

• 7 shifts on


• 3 days off


• 7 shifts on


• 4 days off Includes both day and night shifts.

Role Overview

The Security Officer will be responsible for maintaining the safety, security, and integrity of the AWE Aldermaston site through vigilant access control, site monitoring, and incident response. The role requires a professional and proactive approach to site security, ensuring compliance with all relevant safety and security protocols.

Key Objectives And Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor access control points and gate systems.


• Conduct identification and verification checks for personnel and vehicles.


• Manage site deliveries and collections effectively.


• Maintain visitor and contractor records in accordance with site policies.


• Perform thorough personnel and vehicle searches as required.


• Enforce parking policies and manage designated car park areas.


• Patrol buildings and site perimeter on foot and by vehicle.


• Respond swiftly and effectively to emergency incidents.


• Conduct out-of-hours checks on buildings and restricted areas.

Main Duties

• Control all vehicle and pedestrian access and egress to the site.


• Carry out vehicle searches to ensure no prohibited items enter the premises, unless specifically permitted.


• Operate current barrier and gate systems across the site.


• Provide a visible security presence and report any suspicious activity.


• Execute internal and external patrols under the supervision of the Gate Supervisor.


• Support law enforcement or client teams in the event of protests or escalations.


• Complete detailed oral and written reports when required.


• Ensure the site remains secure during non-operational hours.

Person Specification

• Must be a British national due to client security requirements.


• Must be capable of obtaining Security Check (SC) clearance, with the ability to progress to Developed Vetting (DV).


• SIA Licence is preferred; however, training and sponsorship can be provided.


• Demonstrable previous experience in a security role is desirable.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Adhere strictly to all company and client health & safety policies and procedures.


• Report any system deficiencies or faulty equipment that could impact service delivery or safety.


• Use all provided personal protective equipment (PPE) and work equipment appropriately.


• Report training needs or safety issues to your line manager or via the appropriate incident reporting channels.

Information Security Responsibilities

• Comply with Mitie's information security procedures at all times.


• Proactively identify and report any information security risks or concerns.


• Report actual or suspected security incidents promptly.

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.

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 .

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