Retail Security Officer

£14.51 per hour

Full time Contracted 45hrs per week - Sainsburys Forestside. Looking for a role where you're valued, supported and paid for every minute you're on shift – even your breaks.

We're looking for a confident, approachable Retail Security Officer who can bring energy, professionalism and a calm presence to the shop floor. This is a role where no two days are the same as you'll be helping to protect people, prevent loss and create a safe, positive shopping experience for customers and colleagues alike.

With flexible shifts discussed at interview, this is a great opportunity to find a working pattern that fits around your life while building a rewarding career with Mitie.

• Providing a visible, reassuring presence on the shop floor
• Delivering outstanding customer service at all times
• Deterring theft, anti-social behaviour and public order offences
• Carrying out regular store patrols
• Operating CCTV systems to reduce crime and stock loss
• Working closely with store management teams
• Supporting partnerships with Police and local crime networks
• Using Body Worn CCTV to enhance safety for everyone onsite

• A valid SIA licence (or willingness to complete the training – we may be able to support you with this)
• A full 5-year checkable employment or education history (this is essential for vetting)
• A proactive, professional and customer-focused approach

• £14.51 per hour + PAID LUNCH BREAK (so you earn more for your time)
• Guaranteed contracted hours, giving you stability, certainty and peace of mind
• Generous annual leave, so you can properly switch off, recharge and enjoy time away from work
• Pension schemes to help you plan and build for your future
• Uniform provided, so you have everything you need to feel confident from day one
• SIA licence renewals support, with the cost of these covered whilst in employment with Mitie (excluding DS&CP licence) helping you stay qualified and ready to progress
• Full induction and ongoing training, giving you the knowledge, support and confidence to succeed
• Retail discounts, financial services and reward schemes to help your money go further
• Online GP access for you and your family, giving you quick, convenient support when you need it
• Apprenticeships and real career progression opportunities, so this can be the start of something bigger

Don't miss out on this opportunity to join a supportive team where you're paid fairly for every minute you work. 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, offering expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We also offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme, allowing you to access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

Upon joining, you'll receive a link to our flexible benefits platform, Choices, which lets you customise benefits such as dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, technology purchases, and more. You will also have access to high street discounts through our MiDeals platform and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10,000, providing peace of mind for your dependants. We also offer a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme and a Mitie Matching Share Plan, potentially giving you free shares in Mitie.

Mitie awards employees with Mitie Stars for recognition, offering cash prizes each month and a chance for a top prize of £10,000 at year end.

We prioritize career progress, offering diverse training and development opportunities through a wide range of learning resources.

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 require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .

Since 1987, Mitie’s 84,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, serving clients ranging from household names in banking, critical government sites to hospitals and schools.

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