Overview
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At Mitie, we are looking for passionate security enthusiasts to join our Security Guard teams nationwide for our new project with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This is a professional opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that makes a difference in communities across the United Kingdom.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Monitor and control access to the building, ensuring proper identification and verification.
* 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.
Health, Safety & Conduct
* Look out for, and immediately report, any health and safety hazards on site.
* Stay alert to threats or changes within the work environment and take action to reduce disruption, loss or damage.
* Maintain professional conduct in difficult situations and with challenging customers.
* Complete accurate, detailed notebook entries after incidents for use in Incident Reports.
* Keep to schedules and demonstrate commitment to Mitie and the client.
* When incidents occur, contact emergency services and the Communication Centre as needed.
What we are looking for
* Previous security experience.
* DS Licence required.
* Full UK driving licence required.
Benefits & Career Development
Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides benefits that suit your lifestyle. We offer a virtual GP for you and members of your household, financial wellbeing support through Salary Finance (example: access to a portion of earned pay before payday for a small fee), and more through Choices, our flexible benefits platform. Choices allows you to tailor benefits such as dental insurance, shopping cards, dining cards, and technology purchases.
Our MiDeals platform provides access to high street discounts, gyms, and more, along with a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover is the greater of your annual salary or £10,000, with additional options like a save-as-you-earn scheme and a Mitie Matching Share Plan. We also recognize employees with Mitie Stars, including monthly prizes and a yearly top prize of up to £10,000.
We offer diverse training and development opportunities through a wide range of learning resources. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and can make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process if you have a disability or long-term condition; please email to request adjustments.
Since 1987, Mitie’s 76,000 employees have been serving clients globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, with clients ranging from household names in banking to critical government sites, hospitals, and schools.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other, Information Technology, and Management
* Industries: Facilities Services
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