Daytime Security Officer – Logistics Gatehouse
Location: Knottingley. We are looking for a dedicated and reliable Security Officer to join our team at a busy logistics gatehouse site.
Key Details
- Full‑time role
- Monday to Friday
- Days only
- 40 hours per week
- Hourly rate: £12.84
- Overtime opportunities available
Benefits
- Complimentary uniform
- Free licence renewals and ongoing training
- Access to discounts through MI Deals
- Wellbeing support, including Virtual GP access
- Life insurance
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme
Your Role
As a Security Officer, you will protect people, property and assets while maintaining a safe, secure and professional environment. Your duties include:
- Managing access and egress at the logistics gatehouse
- Signing drivers in and out of the site and maintaining accurate records
- Liaising with the on‑site Loss Prevention team to verify bookings and authorise site access
- Monitoring vehicle and visitor movements in line with site procedures
- Using computer systems to process bookings, access requests and site records
- Following assignment instructions and company policies
- Identifying hazards and taking appropriate action to reduce risk
- Maintaining professional standards at all times
- Ensuring your SIA licence remains valid
- Recording incidents accurately and completing required reports
- Communicating effectively with colleagues, management, visitors, contractors and drivers
- Working as part of a core security team and supporting colleagues where required
- Adapting to operational changes and supporting improvements to site security
Qualifications
- Valid SIA licence
- Minimum of 5 years’ continuous UK residency for security vetting purposes
- Strong observation, decision‑making, communication and interpersonal skills
- Good computer literacy and confidence using multiple computer systems
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Professional and reliable approach to work
- Desirable: previous gatehouse or security experience (preferred rather than essential)
Apply today and start your career with Mitie, where commitment meets opportunity.
