Protection Officer - Aviation Manufacturing Location: Belfast Company: Mitie Security Limited Reporting to: Team Leader Hourly rate: £15.50 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.