- Mitie has a great opportunity for Security Officer's in Manchester at one of our client's primary locations.
- You will be contracted to a minimum of 42 hours a week with a pay rate of £14.17per hour.
- The location is currently open six days a week, Monday to Saturday, however you may be asked to work special events that finish after 20:00, or occur on a Sunday.
- The location will be opening on a Sunday from January 2027.
- You will be part of a large security team each day that reports to the Security Supervisor, with an Operations Manager also having oversight.
- As part of your duties you will be checking members of the public, contractors , etc., using hand held detector wands and detection arches.
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Security Officer CL
Security Officer
- Mitie has a great opportunity for Security Officer's in Manchester at one of our client's primary locations.
- You will be contracted to a minimum of 42 hours a week with a pay rate of £14.17per hour.
- The location is currently open six days a week, Monday to Saturday, however you may be asked to work special events that finish after 20:00, or occur on a Sunday.
- The location will be opening on a Sunday from January 2027.
- You will be part of a large security team each day that reports to the Security Supervisor, with an Operations Manager also having oversight.
- As part of your duties you will be checking members of the public, contractors , etc., using hand held detector wands and detection arches.
Benefits Package
- Employee Shares Scheme
- Staff Retailer Discount
- Pension Scheme
- Paid breaks
- Extensive Training Package
- Childcare Vouchers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Give as you earn
- Salary Finance
- Competitive Holiday allowance
- Life Cover
- Share Incentive Plan
- Save as you earn
- Virtual GP
- Employee Assistance & Counselling
Main Duties
- As the first point of contact to all customers and clients, the Security Officer must be geographically aware of their local surroundings.
- There will be long periods of patrolling in all weather conditions, so someone who is not phased by working in an outdoor environment is desirable.
- The Security Officer must spot and stop all suspicious sightings or potential criminal activity and retain full control until the arrival of emergency services.
- Report to the Security Shift Manager – record, report and elevate all sightings and arrests on a regular basis.
The ideal candidate
- The Security Officer will demonstrate their character as determined, trustworthy, attentive and approachable at all times when welcoming clients and customers.
- The Security Officer will need to be a team player with an enthusiastic attitude.
- The Security Officer should be able to work on own initiative.
- Excellent communication skills is essential (written and verbal).
- Retail Security experience is preferred but not essential.
- Flexible approach to work to suit the business needs.
- Calm under pressure.
- Understand the Health and Safety at Work Act, relevant Criminal, Civil Law and Police and Criminal Evidence Act.
Qualities
- Knowledge of relevant procedures
- Level of customer Service
- Team Player
- Health and safety awareness and knowledge
- Communication
What We Are Looking For
- Previous Security Experience
- SIA License
- SC Clearance desirable
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. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Choices. This gives you the chance to customise your benefits to best suit your lifestyle. You can choose from dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products at an affordable cost and much more!
We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme.
Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10,000 - giving peace of mind for your dependants. We also offer a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!
Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .
Since 1987, Mitie’s 84,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.
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Security Officer CL employer: Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services
Mitie is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment on the Sellafield site where innovation and safety are paramount. Employees benefit from a strong culture of collaboration, ongoing professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on high-impact projects that contribute to asset care excellence. With a commitment to quality outcomes and stakeholder engagement, Mitie fosters a rewarding atmosphere for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their careers.
Contact Details:
Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services Recruitment Team