Protection Officer - Aviation Manufacturing
Location: Belfast Company: Mitie Security Limited Reporting to: Team Leader
Hourly rate: £
Shift pattern: 4 on, 4 off (days and nights), 12h shifts
Weekly hours: ~ 42h
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 Protection Officers 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 (FREC 3), fire safety and extinguishers, aviation security, CCTV/control room operations, COSHH, spill response, working at height, JESIP and more.