Ref:
75940
Posaddress2
Eakring
Location:
Newark
Employment:
Full time
Closing Date:
17 June 2025

Security Officer (75940)

Since 1987, Mitie’s 68,000 employees, have been serving companies and communities across the world. We're the UK’s leading facilities management company. Our clients range from banks to retailers, hospitals to schools, and critical government sites. We make a positive difference to millions of people, every day, and we're very proud of this. Join us and together there's no limit to what we can achieve.

Porter – National Grid, Newark

Hours: 50 per week | Shift Pattern: Mon-Thurs (10 PM – 7:30 AM) & Sunday (7 PM – 7 AM)
Hourly Rate: £12.60

Looking for a new role where you can be the go-to person who keeps everything running smoothly? Join Mitie at National Grid's Newark site, where your presence and quick thinking will make all the difference!

Why You'll Love This Role

Imagine yourself as the essential team member who ensures that everything operates seamlessly behind the scenes. As a Porter, you'll have a wide range of responsibilities that make your day anything but ordinary. Whether it's supporting staff, responding to incidents, or helping with various tasks, you'll be the heart of our operations.

What Makes It Exciting

Versatility at its best: From handling requests and assisting employees to jumping in and covering where needed – no two shifts are the same.
Action-packed nights: You'll be the first responder to incidents, ensuring quick and effective resolutions to keep everything secure and running smoothly.
Safety is key: You'll gain hands-on experience with essential safety protocols, such as fire alarms, power systems, and emergency contacts – keeping everyone safe and prepared.
Security expertise: With your DS licence, you'll also play a crucial role in maintaining security across the site when required, keeping our premises safe and secure.

Who We're Looking For

If you're someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and thrives on variety, this role is perfect for you. A valid DS licence is a must, as you'll need to cover security duties when necessary. We're looking for a problem-solver who can confidently handle different tasks, from assisting with operational needs to ensuring health and safety procedures are followed.

Ready to step into a role where you'll be the unsung hero, making sure everything ticks along smoothly? Join Mitie at National Grid in Newark and take the next step in your career!

Job Overview

To protect our customer's property, people and/or assets by providing security services in direct accordance with the sites published Assignment Instructions (AI's) and any subsequent changes.
Delivering results that meet and / or exceed the Key performance indicators / Service Level Agreement for the customer through full responsibility and accountability, providing a service that aids in the retention of the contract.
To undertake additional training to ensure continuous self-development.

Main Duties

Operations

To be aware of and ensure compliance with all aspects of policies and relevant legal and regulatory requirements as directed by the Security Account Manager and in accordance with UK Law and Guidance bodies.
Fully and satisfactorily complete all of the tasks and duties on site as defined within the published Assignment Instructions (AI's).
Proactively refer to and review the published Assignment Instructions, thus familiarising oneself with any changes in order to suggest additional amendments that will improve or enhance the current level of service.
To be compliant with Industry and Statutory Legislation (you are required to obtain a front-line licence in either Security Guarding or Door Supervision), which must be worn at all times whilst carrying out your duties. The Customer also requires a CCTV PSS SIA Licence. There are also additional courses that are contractually required.
Comply with legal obligations and safety requirements of the role.
Follow instructions and procedures appropriately without unnecessarily challenging authority.
Work in a systematic, methodology and orderly way.

Training

Fully and satisfactorily complete all required competency training.
To undertake additional training to ensure continuous self-development as directed by the Security Account Manager.
Use technology to achieve key work objectives and develop job knowledge and expertise through continual professional development.
You are required to ensure you renew your licence 16 weeks before expiry.

Security and Health & Safety

Look out for, and to immediately report, any Health & Safety hazards, or potential hazards, on site.
Stay alert to any threats or changes within the work environment in order to take the appropriate action to reduce the chance of disruption, loss or damage.
Use common sense and initiative by immediately involving others if a situation appears to become threatening.
To maintain professional conduct in the face of difficult situations and challenging customers.
Complete an accurate, detailed notebook entry as soon as possible after any incident, which can then be used as part of the Incident Report process.
Keep to schedules and demonstrate commitment to Mitie and the Client.
To ensure check calls are being carried out at the allocated time slot as stipulated in the Assignment Instructions (AI's).
To call emergency services and Communication Centre to report all incidents.

What we are looking for