Job Title: Security Manager – Marks & Spencer Distribution Centre

📍 Location: Daventry
💷 Salary: £14.28
🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday days 60hrs 
💼 Contract Type: Full‑time

Job Overview

Fantastic opportunity to join the Mitie and Marks & Spencer family!

We are looking for a confident and experienced Security Manager to lead security operations at the Marks & Spencer Distribution Centre in Daventry.

As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading, supporting, and coordinating Site Protection Officers, ensuring the highest standards of security, compliance, and customer service are consistently delivered. You will act as the first point of contact for operational issues, provide on‑shift leadership, and work closely with site management to maintain a safe and secure working environment.

Comprehensive training will be provided, along with access to Mitie's extensive benefits package.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and support the SPO team at the M&S Daventry Distribution Centre
• Act as the first point of contact for security incidents, queries, and escalations
• Ensure security operations are delivered in line with Mitie and M&S standards
• Allocate tasks and duties to ensure effective coverage
• Maintain a visible leadership presence on site and lead by example
• Monitor access control systems, CCTV operations, and vehicle movements
• Conduct regular internal and external patrols
• Support the prevention and investigation of theft, stock loss, and unauthorised access
• Ensure accurate, timely, and professional incident reporting and handovers
• Support the training, coaching, and development of Site Protection Officers
• Liaise closely with site management and other stakeholders
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety and company security procedures
• Provide flexible support, including short‑notice cover when required

Person Specification

✅ Previous experience in a security supervisory or Team Leader role
✅ Strong leadership and communication skills
✅ Literate and numerate with excellent attention to detail
✅ Professional appearance with high personal standards
✅ Calm, confident, and effective under pressure
✅ Reliable, adaptable, and proactive
✅ Able to work independently and manage a team
✅ Must hold a valid front‑line SIA Licence
✅ Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a reliable vehicle

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Comply with all Mitie and Group Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Actively promote a positive safety culture on site
• Report hazards, incidents, and near misses promptly
• Ensure correct use of PPE and all work equipment
• Identify and escalate any training or equipment needs

Benefits Package

• 20% Marks & Spencer colleague discount
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Save As You Earn & Share Incentive Plans
• MiDeals employee benefits platform
• Life Assurance
• Childcare Vouchers
• Full training and development opportunities

If you're an experienced security professional ready to step into a Team Leader role at a high‑profile Marks & Spencer Distribution Centre, we'd love to hear from you.

Join the Mitie and M&S partnership today.