Security Officer

Security Officer – The Loop Airbus site. We're recruiting a Security Officer to join our Emergency Response Team supporting a prestigious client in the Aviation 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.

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; 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

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Valid SIA Door Supervisor licence; 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

Nice to have

Fire safety experience; First Aid qualification; Aviation security experience

Benefits

Pension; Life Assurance; Cycle to Work Scheme; Employee Shares Schemes; Salary Finance Options; Holiday; Virtual GP; Flexible benefits platform Choices; High street discounts via MiDeals; Save-as-you-earn scheme; Mitie Matching Share Plan; Mitie Stars recognition; Comprehensive training programme