Relief Security Officer

Better places, thriving communities.
Hourly Rate: £12.60

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

Flexibility to travel, as this role will cover various DWP sites within the region. You will be covering sites in Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Stroud and Tewkesbury. 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 immediately report, any health & safety hazards, or potential hazards, on site.
• Stay alert to any threats or changes within the work environment to take appropriate action to reduce disruption, loss or damage.
• Use common sense and initiative by immediately involving others if a situation appears to become threatening.
• Maintain professional conduct in the face of difficult situations and challenging customers.
• Complete an accurate, detailed notebook entry as soon as possible after any incident, which can then be used as part of the Incident Report process.
• Keep to schedules and demonstrate commitment to Mitie and the Client.
• To 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 you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. 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, allowing you to customise your benefits. You can choose from dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products at an affordable cost and more.

We also provide MiDeals discounts, a cycle-to-work scheme, life cover, save-as-you-earn, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan. We award Mitie Stars with cash prizes each month and a top annual prize.

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. We offer a diverse range of training and development opportunities through a wide selection of learning resources. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and can make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process if needed.

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 from household names in banking to critical government sites, hospitals and schools.

Join our Mitie Team. Together our diversity makes us stronger.