Security Team Leader

Better places, thriving communities.

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 (IEC), 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 (IEC – Immediate Emergency Care including delivery of medical gasses) or willingness to obtain

Our market‑leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We offer a virtual GP, salary finance, dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, technology purchasing, high street discounts, cycle‑to‑work, life cover, save‑as‑you‑earn and a Mitie Matching Share Plan. Employees are also rewarded with Mitie Stars, cash prizes each month and a chance to win a £10,000 top prize at year‑end.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition and need us to make reasonable adjustments, please let us know.