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On-site in County Armagh·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 31 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, County Armagh
- Contract
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Apply by Monday 30 November



Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
Applicants must have a 5-year checkable history.
You must successfully pass a PSNI check as per BS5979 and BS7858 screening as per industry standard.
Please note: We do not accept applications from anyone who has been unsuccessful at interview for the same grade role in the past 6 months.
We will consider flexible working requests from day one of employment.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Pay Rate: £13.45 p/h
The role
Job Title: Control Room Operator
What you'll do
- Managing incoming and outbound calls in an timely and efficient manner
- Placing clients sites on test for alarm systems, I,e - Fire Alarm Testing
- Being able to remain calm when a genuine incident is taking place, noting down all details and sending off emails to the relevant people
- Capture and log all details relevant to alarms actioned and recorded in incident reports which then get sent to clients.
- Ensuring correct procedures processes are adhered to.
- Working as part of a team to achieve operational expectation.
- Carry out proactive monitoring for specific clients and further adhoc tasks,(Camera checks, audio checks)
- Use of intercoms and passwords for clients to operate access control systems for certain sites.
How you'll work
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off, 6am-6pm (permanent days)
What is in it for you?
- A competitive salary
- A friendly and supportive team
- Training, career development & progression
- Overtime opportunities
- A great selection of benefits incl. Access to on-line GP services, death in service, share options and discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- Free on-site parking
Job Objectives:
- Responding to alarms in a timely and accurate manner
- Customer service and good knowledge of Microsoft applications
- Hit Daily KPIs
- Individual KPIs
- Incident reporting on alarms
Person Specification
- Previous switchboard/call centre experience is desirable
- Must have good knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage workload to meet team deadlines.
- A willingness to learn and develop and show high level of commitment and professionalism.
About Mitie
Mitie serves more than 3,000 customers across the public and private sectors, from banks and retailers to hospitals, schools and critical government strategic assets, and reported £5.6bn revenue in FY26 with 77,500 people.
The company takes care of its customers' people and buildings by delivering core services and deploying advanced technology, and it also publishes insights such as its Net Zero Navigator and ESG reporting, having operated at net zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of FY25 under its Plan Zero programme.
- Industry
- Facilities management
- Employees
- 77,500
- In the UK
- Glasgow
In their own words
About the company & team
Mitie was founded in 1987, Mitie is the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, looking after a large, diverse, blue-chip customer base, from banks and retailers, to hospitals, schools, and government offices. Mitie has over 77,000 people, 100+ office locations, and thousands of customers across the country, there's no limit to what you can achieve if you work for us.
Where: Mitie | 1st Floor, Unit 9 Silverwood Business Park, 70 Silverwood Road, Lurgan, Craigavon, County Armagh, BT66 6SY
Location
Mitie · BT66 6SY
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