Relief Security Officer – Aviation Manufacturing 

Location: Belfast 
Company: Mitie Security Limited 
Reporting to: Team Leader 

Hourly rate: £15.50

Shift length: 12h shifts

Weekly hours: 

Why you'll love this role 

• Variety every shift – no two days are the same, from access control and patrols to emergency response and incident management 

• High-profile environment – work within a secure aviation and manufacturing site where what you do genuinely matters 

• Be more than just security – this is a true Protection Officer role with responsibility, trust and visibility 

• Full training provided – gain specialist skills in emergency response, first aid, fire safety, aviation security and more 

• Career development – build experience that opens doors within aviation security, emergency response and specialist operations 

• Team-focused culture – work alongside professional colleagues in a structured, safety-first environment 

• Pride in purpose – play a key role in protecting people, assets and critical operations every single day 

The role 

We're recruiting Relief  Security Officer to join our Emergency Response Team supporting a prestigious client in the Aviation & Manufacturing sector. This is a varied, operational role focused on maintaining a secure, safe and resilient manufacturing environment, while responding effectively to security, safety and emergency incidents. 

You'll engage with employees, contractors, visitors and external agencies, acting as a professional first responder and a visible ambassador for safety and security on site. Full training is provided. 

Key responsibilities 

• Deliver reception-based security and administrative duties 

• Control site access for personnel, visitors and vehicles, including inductions, ID verification, keys and passes 

• Conduct searches to protect client assets, materials and IT equipment 

• Patrol the site (foot, mobile and CCTV), monitoring critical infrastructure, behaviour, drone activity and suspicious items 

• Monitor and respond to fire, intruder and building alarms, logging all actions and outcomes 

• Act as first responder to security, fire, medical and environmental incidents 

• Carry out emergency response activities including first aid, fire response and incident containment 

• Perform routine system, alarm and safety checks; report faults via CAFM/estates systems 

• De-escalate conflict professionally in line with legislation, client and Mitie policies 

• Accurately report incidents, near-misses and breaches, gathering evidence and statements 

• Work closely with client security management and operational teams 

• Adhere to PPE, health & safety, GDPR and cyber security requirements 

Workplace emergency response 

• Conduct fire and health & safety checks and escalate risks 

• Respond to chemical spills, flooding and environmental hazards 

• Provide first aid and coordinate emergency services where required 

• Support fire incidents within training scope and liaise with Fire & Rescue Services 

• Use body-worn cameras, radios and emergency response driving awareness as required 

Person specification 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Valid SIA Door Supervisor licence (CCTV licence or willingness to obtain) 

• Full UK driving licence and access to transport 

• Right to work in the UK with 5-year checkable background 

• British nationality or UK residency for 5 years 

• Ability to obtain CTC (Counter Terrorism Clearance) 

• Flexible to work days, nights and weekends 

• Professional, proactive and calm under pressure 

• Strong attention to detail and report writing skills 

• IT literate (Microsoft Office / Outlook) 

• Physically fit with the stamina to perform emergency response duties 

Desirable: 

• Fire safety experience 

• Aviation security experience 

Training provided 

Comprehensive training programme including: 
Emergency response driving awareness, first aid (IEC - Immediate Emergency Care including delivery of medical gasses) , fire safety and extinguishers, aviation security, CCTV/control room operations, COSHH, spill response, working at height, JESIP and more.