Relief Security Officer

Overview

Hourly Rate: £12.60

Mitie is seeking passionate security enthusiasts to join our Security Guard teams nationwide for a new, exciting project with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This is an opportunity to be part of a professional and dedicated team that makes a difference in communities across the United Kingdom.

Job Overview

Flexibility to travel, as this role will cover various DWP sites within the region. The successful candidate will be required to cover sites in Carlisle, Workington, Penrith, Kendal and Barrow in Furness. Full UK driving licence required.

• Ensure a safe and secure environment for the DWP staff, visitors, and property.
• Patrol the premises regularly to identify potential security threats.
• Respond effectively to emergencies or suspicious situations.
• Liaise with local law enforcement and emergency services as needed.
• Provide a high level of customer service and assist staff and visitors in any security-related matter.
• Conduct routine security checks and submit incident reports as appropriate.
• Adhere to Mitie and DWP security policies, procedures, and regulations

• Look out for, and to immediately report, any Health & Safety hazards, or potential hazards, on site.
• Stay alert to threats or changes within the work environment to take appropriate action to reduce disruption, loss or damage.
• Maintain professional conduct in difficult situations and when engaging with challenging customers.
• Complete an accurate, detailed notebook entry as soon as possible after any incident to be used in the Incident Report process.
• Keep to schedules and demonstrate commitment to Mitie and the Client.
• Call emergency services and Communication Centre to report all incidents.

• Previous Security Experience
• Licence required DS Licence Preferred
• Full UK driving licence required

Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides options to suit your lifestyle, including access to a virtual GP, financial wellbeing support through Salary Finance, a flexible benefits platform (Choices) to tailor benefits, MiDeals high-street discounts, a cycle-to-work scheme, and life cover.

We also offer a Save-as-you-Earn scheme, the Mitie Matching Share Plan, and recognition via Mitie Stars with monthly prizes and a potential annual top prize of £10,000. We provide diverse training and development opportunities and are committed to inclusive recruitment measures. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Since 1987, Mitie’s 80,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, serving clients across banking, government sites, hospitals, and schools.

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