Security Team Leader

Security Team Leader - Aviation Manufacturing

Location: Belfast

Company: Mitie Security

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Hourly rate: £17.50

Shift pattern: 4 on, 4 off (days and nights), 12h shifts

Weekly hours: ~ 42h

• Step into real leadership – lead, develop and support a team of Protection Officers in a high‑profile aviation and manufacturing environment
• Make a visible impact – your leadership directly influences safety, service quality and client confidence on site
• Variety with responsibility – no two shifts are the same, from operational oversight to incident response and team development
• Work with a prestigious client – be trusted to deliver high standards within a regulated, critical environment
• Develop specialist skills – gain exposure to aviation security, emergency response, fire safety and control room operations
• Progress your career – build leadership experience that opens pathways into operations management and senior security roles
• Be part of a values‑driven business – work for an organisation that puts people, safety and quality at the heart of everything it does

We're recruiting a Security Team Leader to oversee a team of Protection Officers supporting a prestigious client within the Aviation & Manufacturing sector. This is a hands‑on leadership role, responsible for delivering a safe, secure and resilient manufacturing environment while maintaining exceptional service standards. You’ll lead by example, manage day‑to‑day operations, and play a key role in incident response, team performance and client satisfaction.

• Lead and support the on‑site security team, ensuring effective resourcing and absence management
• Maintain agreed service levels and escalates risks or issues to the Operations Manager
• Build strong working relationships with the client and internal stakeholders
• Oversee security operations including access control, patrols, control room and CCTV activity
• Take a leadership role during security, safety and emergency incidents
• Monitor officer performance, addressing low‑level issues in line with company processes
• Manage training requirements and compliance records for the team
• Support employment relations matters on site as required
• Ensure all site instructions, policies and procedures are followed
• Promote Mitie’s values, professionalism and a strong safety culture

You’ll complete mandatory and specialist training including First Aid (FREC
3), fire safety, aviation security, control room and CCTV operations, spill response and emergency procedures.

• Ensure compliance with all company and client H&S policies
• Report hazards, incidents and equipment defects promptly
• Promote safe working practices and correct use of PPE

• Proven experience in a security leadership or supervisory role
• Valid SIA Door Supervisor licence (CCTV licence or willingness to obtain)
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• IT literate (Microsoft Office)
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport
• Right to work in the UK with 5‑year checkable background
• British nationality or 5 years UK residency (CTC clearance requirement)
• Calm, professional and effective under pressure

• Aviation security experience
• Fire safety experience
• First Aid qualification (FREC 3 or willingness to obtain)

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, and we offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Choices, where you can customise benefits such as dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, technology products and more.

We also offer high‑street discounts, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, life cover, a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme and a Mitie Matching Share Plan.

We award employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work, with cash prizes each month and a chance to win a top prize of £10,000 at year’s end.

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your…