Security Officer
Location: Wokingham and Reading area, Berkshire. Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour. Shifts: 12-hour shifts (days & nights), 4 on / 4 off rotation including weekends and bank holidays.
About The Role
We are looking for professional, reliable, and motivated Security Officers to join our team supporting a high-profile client within the Wokingham and Reading area. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where you will play a key role in protecting people, property, and critical infrastructure. You will be part of a professional security team delivering a high standard of service in line with client expectations and site Assignment Instructions.
What You'll Be Doing
* Controlling access and egress to site, ensuring all visitors, staff, and contractors are correctly authorised
* Conducting regular patrols of the site to deter and detect security risks
* Monitoring systems including CCTV and access control systems
* Responding to incidents, emergencies, and alarms in a calm and professional manner
* Maintaining accurate records, including incident reports and daily logs
* Providing a high level of customer service to all site users
* Ensuring compliance with all site procedures, Assignment Instructions, and legal requirements
* Supporting health & safety by identifying and reporting hazards
What We're Looking For
* A valid SIA License, Security Guarding or Door Supervisor is required
* An SIA CCTV licence is desirable – training provided for the right candidate
* Previous security experience (preferred but not essential for the right candidate)
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong attention to detail and ability to remain vigilant
* Calm and professional approach under pressure
* Good IT skills (email, reporting systems, access control platforms)
* A flexible approach to working shifts
* A full 5-year checkable work history
* SC Clearance (desirable or willingness to obtain)
* Driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable)
Training & Development
* Full site training provided
* Opportunity to gain additional qualifications (including CCTV licence)
* Ongoing development and career progression within Mitie
Benefits
* Flexible Working: Embrace a role where no two days are the same
* Ongoing Development: Access continuous training and career progression opportunities
* Supportive Culture: Be part of a team that values and recognizes your contributions
* Flexible benefits scheme with options such as dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, technology products, high street discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, life cover, save-as-you-earn scheme, Mitie Matching Share Plan, Mitie Stars recognition
* Virtual GP and financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme
Employment Conditions
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at ...
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