Site Protection Officer

Mitie Group plc.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Save As You Earn

Share Incentive Plans

MiDeals

Life Assurance

Childcare Vouchers

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. is hiring a Site Protection Security Officer (Nights) for Marks & Spencer Distribution Centres in Daventry. You will provide professional security cover, monitor CCTV and access control, and respond to incidents while delivering high service standards across sites.

The role requires a valid SIA licence, a UK driving licence, and the ability to work nights and weekends on a 4 on/4 off rota. Comprehensive training and Mitie benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid front-line SIA Licence.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a reliable vehicle.
• Strong attention to detail and IT skills.
• Professional appearance and high personal standards.
• Adaptable, reliable and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm under pressure with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead security cover across Marks & Spencer Distribution Centres in Daventry.
• Deliver outstanding customer service.
• Maintain professional standards of appearance and incident reporting.
• Monitor access control systems, CCTV, and vehicle movements.
• Conduct regular patrols for site safety and security.
• Support theft prevention and stock loss investigations.
• Respond to incidents, alarms and emergencies per site protocols.
• Engage and communicate with the team and management as required.
• Be accountable for site performance and workload.
• Undertake additional duties as needed and work short-notice assignments.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and security policies.

Skills

Literate and numerate

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Adaptable

Reliable

Education

Front-line SIA Licence

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control

IT skills

Job description

Job Title: Site Protection Security Officer (Nights) – Marks & Spencer Distribution Centres

Location: Daventry
Salary: £13.45
Hours: 4 on 4 off Days, 07:00-19:00
Contract Type: Full-time

Job Overview

Fantastic opportunity to join the Mitie and Marks & Spencer family!

We are looking for a professional and adaptable Site Protection Officer (SPO) to provide exceptional security cover across Marks & Spencer Distribution Centres in Daventry, Northampton.

As an SPO, you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe and secure working environment for staff, visitors, and contractors, protecting company assets, and ensuring a consistent, high-quality service across all DCs. You will be required to work flexibly across days, nights, and weekends, including short-notice cover when required.

Comprehensive training will be provided, along with access to Mitie's extensive benefits package, including Pension, Save As You Earn, Share Incentive Plans, MiDeals, Life Assurance, and Childcare Vouchers.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead, maintain and provide professional security cover across multiple M&S Distribution Centres within Daventry.
• Deliver outstanding customer service in line with Mitie and M&S key value.
• Maintain professional standards of appearance, conduct, and incident reporting.
• Monitor access control systems, CCTV, and vehicle movements in accordance with site procedures.
• Conduct regular internal and external patrols to ensure site safety and security.
• Support the prevention and investigation of theft, stock loss, and unauthorised access.
• Respond promptly and effectively to incidents, alarms, and emergencies following site protocols.
• Hold regular meetings to engage, motivate, and manage your team, developing and communicating the strategy. Communicate and follow Management lead.
• Be accountable for performance of the site.
• To undertake additional duties in line with capabilities as required.
• Work flexibly to meet operational requirements, including short-notice assignments.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety and company security policies.

Person Specification

• Literate and numerate skills are required, with strong attention to detail and IT skills.
• Professional appearance and high personal standards.
• Adaptable, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm under pressure with a positive, “can-do” attitude.
• Must hold a valid front-line SIA Licence.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a reliable vehicle.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Follow all Mitie and Group Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Report any hazards, risks, or incidents immediately to your line manager.
• Use all work equipment and personal PPE correctly and responsibly.
• Identify and report any training or equipment needs promptly.

If you're a skilled and dependable Site Protection Officer looking for a dynamic role covering high-profile Marks & Spencer Distribution Centres — we'd love to hear from you. Join the Mitie and M&S partnership today!