Security Officer CL

On-site in Manchester·Full-time·Added 7 days ago (last checked 6 Oct)

Mitie

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Overview

Job details

£14.17 an hour
Gross, as stated in the ad.
Full-time
Per the ad.
Apply by Friday 6 November
The date the employer’s listing closes.

Requirements

Work on-site in Manchester
No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Commuter benefits named in the ad.

Skills

Nice to have

The role

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 £14.17 per 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 escalate 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

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
Website: mitie.com

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