Emergency Response Team Leader

Emergency Response Team Leader (Fire & Security)

Working for Mitie and based at the MINI Plant Oxford, this multi‑skilled role combines security, environmental and fire response, plus advanced first aid in a professional, highly trained team environment. It offers specialist emergency response training, recognised qualifications and a career path across the security, fire and rescue sectors.

Location: MINI Plant Oxford
Pay Rate: £38,400.00 per annum with overtime opportunities.
Hours: 12‑hour shifts (days, nights and weekends, average 42 hours per week).

• First Response Emergency Care (FREC
  3) – 5 days
• Medical Gases (Oxygen and Entonox) – 2 days
• Basic Fire Training – 2 days
• Breathing Apparatus Training – 5 days

Core Benefits

• Celebration Hub
• Mi Deals
• Partner Discounts
• Holidays
• Pensions
• Life Cover
• Private Medical Cover
• Virtual GP

Voluntary Benefits

• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Give As You Earn
• Salary Finance
• Share Incentive Plan
• Save As You Earn scheme
• Choices (flexible benefit programme)

Recognition and Wellbeing

• Mitie Stars
• Long Service Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme

On‑Site Benefits

• Free on‑site parking
• Subsidised Restaurant
• Tea/Coffee making facilities
• Full uniform and PPE Fire Kit supplied

• Provide a visible and proactive security presence.
• Lead the team to respond quickly and effectively to fires, first aid incidents and environmental emergencies.
• Lead training, maintain equipment and organise daily tasks for the Emergency Response Team.
• Maintain and inspect emergency equipment to operational standards.
• Conduct internal and external patrols, searches and incident reporting.
• Support compliance with health, safety and security policies.

• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Valid SIA front‑line licence (fully funded).
• Clean‑shaven or tightly trimmed goatee‑style beard for breathing apparatus compatibility.
• Ability to pass a medical and fitness test (including suitability for breathing apparatus).
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights and weekends.
• Ability to pass security vetting and random drug/alcohol testing.
• Basic/intermediate IT skills.

• FREC 3 medical qualification (if already held).

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

Apply today to join Mitie's Emergency Response Team and make a real difference in a role where every day counts.