Area Relief Officer
Location: Taunton area
Hourly Rate: £12.71
Shift pattern: 8 hours per week minimum up to 42.5 hours to be discussed at interview.
Job Overview
Flexibility to travel, as this role will cover various DWP sites within the region. Full UK driving licence required. Ensure a safe and secure environment for the DWP staff, visitors, and property. Patrol the premises regularly to identify potential security threats. Respond effectively to emergencies or suspicious situations. Liaise with local law enforcement and emergency services as needed. Provide a high level of customer service and assist staff and visitors in any security‑related matter. Conduct routine security checks and submit incident reports as appropriate. Adhere to Mitie and DWP security policies, procedures, and regulations.
Security and Health & Safety
Look out for, and immediately report, any health & safety hazards or potential hazards on site. Stay alert to any threats or changes within the work environment to take appropriate action to reduce the chance of disruption, loss or damage. Use common sense and initiative by immediately involving others if a situation appears threatening. Maintain professional conduct in the face of difficult situations and challenging customers. Complete an accurate, detailed notebook entry as soon as possible after any incident, which can then be used as part of the incident report process. Keep to schedules and demonstrate commitment to Mitie and the client. Call emergency services and the communication centre to report all incidents.
What we are looking for
* Previous security experience
* Licence required: DS licence preferred
* Full UK driving licence required
Benefits
Our market‑leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. Virtual GP on hand for you and your household; financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme; access to the flexible benefits platform Choices; high street discounts via MiDeals; cycle‑to‑work scheme; life cover; save‑as‑you‑earn scheme; Mitie Matching Share Plan; Mitie Stars recognition.
Career Development
We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues through a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.
Equality and Diversity
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 email at .
Employer Overview
Since 1987, Mitie’s 80,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.
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