Job description
Mitie has a great opportunity for experienced Security Officers in Manchester. You will be contracted to a minimum of 10 hours a week, every Sunday, with a pay rate of £10.90 per hour. The vacancies are to support the Sunday Car Boot operation at New Smithfield Market.
There is a choice of a 06:00 - 16:00 shift and a 08:00 - 18:00 shift.
You will have the opportunity to work more hours, if you make yourself available. You will report to the sites Security Shift Manager. A SIA Door Supervision licence is preferred, but not essential for this role.
Benefits Package
- Employee Shares Scheme
- Staff Retailer Discount
- Pension Scheme
- Paid breaks
- Extensive Training Package
- Childcare Vouchers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Give as you earn
- Salary Finance
- Competitive Holiday allowance
- Life Cover
- Share Incentive Plan
- Save as you earn
- Virtual GP
- Employee Assistance & Counselling
Main Duties
- As the first point of contact to all customers and clients, the Security Officer must be geographically aware of their local surroundings.
- There will be long periods of patrolling/standing in all weather conditions, so someone who is not phased by working in an outdoor environment is desirable.
- The Security Officer must spot and stop all suspicious sightings or potential criminal activity and retain full control until the arrival of emergency services.
- Report to the Security Shift Manager – record, report and escalate all sightings and arrests on a regular basis.
The ideal candidate
- The Security Officer will demonstrate their character as determined, trustworthy, attentive and approachable at all times when welcoming clients and customers.
- The Security Officer will need to be a team player with an enthusiastic attitude.
- The Security Officer should be able to work on own initiative.
- Excellent communication skills is essential (written and verbal).
- Security experience is preferred but not essential.
- Flexible approach to work to suit the business needs.
- Calm under pressure.
- Understand the Health and Safety at Work Act, relevant Criminal, Civil Law and Police and Criminal Evidence Act.
Qualities
- Knowledge of relevant procedures
- Level of customer Service
- Team Player
- Health and safety awareness and knowledge
- Communication
What we are looking for
- Previous Security Experience
- SIA Door Supervision License preferred
- SC Clearance desirable