Security Team Lead - DC Operations (Day Shifts)

Mitie Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% staff discount

Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Mitie is seeking a Security Team Leader for the B&Q Swindon Distribution Centre. The role involves leading a security team, deputising for the Security Manager, and ensuring high standards of operation and client service.

It combines hands-on security with people management, investigations, reporting and admin duties. You will manage day-to-day issues, conduct investigations, maintain records, and produce clear reports.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or leading a security team.
• Practical investigation experience and evidence gathering.
• Experience conducting recruitment interviews and assessing candidates.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and supervise security officers, setting expectations for conduct and performance.
• Deputise for the Security Manager and coordinate daily activity.
• Support rota planning, holidays, and staffing records.
• Recruitment interviews, onboarding and induction support.
• Deliver team briefings, toolbox talks and coaching.
• Investigations into incidents and employee matters with accurate reporting.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Investigations

Recruitment interviews

Microsoft Office

Communication

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Merlin

Job description

Mitie is seeking a Security Team Leader for the B&Q Swindon Distribution Centre. The role involves leading a security team, deputising for the Security Manager, and ensuring high standards of operation and client service.

It combines hands-on security with people management, investigations, reporting and admin duties. You will manage day-to-day issues, conduct investigations, maintain records, and produce clear reports.