(independent contractor) Work, Jobs in Reading Rg2 (with Salaries)

Site Protection Officer
Mitie —Wokingham
- £17 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- English
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid Certification
Estates Co-Ordinator (term time only)
The Oratory School —Woodcote
- £17,100 a year
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- Supervising experience
- Electrical experience
- Free parking
- Gym membership
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Lettings Property Manager
The Home Cloud —Basingstoke
- Up to £35,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Free parking
- Work from home
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3d
Property Manager
Oakwood Estates —Stoke Poges
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- IT
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Buildings & Communities Manager
Pegasus Homes —Sandhurst
- £50,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- IT
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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10d
LETTINGS PROPERTY MANAGER (FIXED TERM POTENTIAL TO BECOME PERMANENT)
TLS Lettings —Slough
- £27,500 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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6d
Events and Activities Coordinator
Audley Group —Egham
- £38,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Hospitality
- Project management
- No degree
- Employee discount
14d
Assistant Trade Sales Counter Manager
Adhectic Timber Merchants Ltd —Abingdon
- £28,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
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7d
VMU Manager
Rygor Service Solutions —Didcot
- £45,000 a year
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
Patient Administrator
Circle Health Group —Guildford
- £24,947.11 a year
- Part-time
- Hospital
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
10d
Apprentice Electrician
VolkerWessels —Abingdon
- Up to £10 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Electrical experience
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Business Support Administrator (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Menzies LLP —Staines-upon-Thames
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
Package Manager - Decommissioning
Assystem —Culham
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Senior Technical Services Technician
Academy of Contemporary Music —Guildford
- £30,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Administrative experience
- First Aid Certification
Quick apply
2d
Principal Radiation Protection Scientist
UK Health Security Agency —Didcot
- £58,340 - £68,574 a year
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Data analysis skills
- Project management
Business Administrator
Menzies LLP —Staines-upon-Thames
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
Assistant Engineer (Structures Investigation)
WSP —Basingstoke
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
- Civil engineering
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Tritium Engineer
Type One Energy —Abingdon
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Relocation assistance
Quick apply
Project Estimator / Estimator - Plumbing & Heating
Graham Plumbers Merchant —Reading
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Contracts
- IT
Quick apply
12d
Group Health, Safety & Training Manager
The Pantry Catering —Uxbridge
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- First Aid Certification
- Driving
- Travel
Quick apply

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Site Protection Officer

Mitie -
Wokingham

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£17 an hour

Qualifications

Driving Licence
GCSE
CCTV
English
Microsoft Office
First Aid Certification
SIA
IT
Communication skills

Full job description

Site Protection Officer

Location: Wokingham and Reading area, Berkshire.

Pay Rate: £17.00 per hour.

Shifts: 12-hour rotating 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, consisting of 2 days & 2 nights, then 4 days off.

About Our Client

We are the National Energy System Operator (NESO) — an independent, impartial, and expert organisation at the centre of Great Britain's energy system. We are driven by collaboration, innovation, and a shared purpose: to ensure everyone has access to clean, affordable, and reliable energy.

At NESO, we value inclusivity, diversity, and belonging. We build strong relationships, empower one another, and ensure every voice matters. Together, we are shaping the future of energy and supporting communities across the nation.

About the Role

As a Site Protection Officer, you will play a vital role in protecting a Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) environment, helping to safeguard nationally significant operations, people, and assets.

This is a position of real responsibility where your actions directly contribute to the safety, security, and resilience of the site. Working as part of a professional and supportive team, you will deliver a high standard of security service in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Your role will focus on anticipating, identifying, and preventing security risks, while being ready to respond effectively when incidents occur.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct internal and external patrols across high-security and restricted areas
Monitor CCTV, access control, and alarm systems to identify and respond to risks
Manage access for staff, visitors, and contractors in line with site procedures
Carry out physical searches in accordance with security policies
Respond to incidents including alarms, intrusions, and emergencies, escalating where required
Maintain accurate records of all activities and incidents using systems such as MERLIN
Provide a professional and welcoming presence as the first point of contact for visitors

Why This Role Matters:

You will help protect infrastructure that supports the UK's energy system
Your role directly contributes to national resilience and public safety
You will work in a high-security environment with genuine responsibility and purpose

What We're Looking For

We are seeking professional, reliable, and motivated Security professionals who can demonstrate the following:

Essential Requirements:

A proven background in the security industry (corporate, critical infrastructure, or similar)
Valid SIA Door Supervisor licence
First Aid at Work qualification (or willingness to obtain)
Full UK manual driving licence
British citizen with a UK Passport or hold dual Nationality.
Lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years
Minimum of 3 GCSE including English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)

Highly Desirable:

SIA CCTV Operator License (or willingness to obtain)
Experience working in a government or high-security environment.
SC Clearance - must be obtained as a condition of your employment.
Experience using systems such as CCTV, access control platforms and incident reporting tools.

Skills & Capability:

Fluent in verbal and written English with good communication skills.
Strong observational and situational awareness skills.
Ability to follow procedures and instructions accurately.
Strong IT skills and a good understanding of all MS Office applications.
Good understanding of health, safety and security best practices.
Ability to identify and respond to security risks.

Personal Attributes:

Professional, reliable, and punctual
Remains calm under pressure with good decision-making ability
High level of integrity and confidentiality
Proactive and vigilant approach to security
Customer-focused with a helpful and approachable manner
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

About You

You will be an experienced security professional with the ability to maintain strong situational awareness in a fast-paced environment. You will be confident in managing access control, responding to incidents, and interacting with a wide range of stakeholders.

You will demonstrate professionalism, sound judgement, and the ability to operate effectively within a high-security setting.

All candidates for this role will attend a general fitness medical, which includes an eyesight test, hearing test, step test and advice on your Body Mass Index (BMI) – but do not worry, you don't need to be a high-performing athlete. Please note, we're not looking for a specific ‘type' of person. We're committed to ensuring all candidates, regardless of their backgrounds, identities, lived experiences, and perspectives are given the support and training they need to thrive in this role.

Training & Development

You will receive structured site-specific training and ongoing development, including:

Operational procedures and security protocols
Security systems (CCTV, access control, alarms)
Conflict management and de-escalation techniques
Fire safety and First Aid
Opportunity to gain additional qualifications (including CCTV licence)
Ongoing development and career progression within Mitie

Pre-Employment Requirements

All successful candidates will be required to complete:

Fitness medical (including eyesight, hearing, and fitness test)
Drug and alcohol screening
Security vetting and clearance (SC)

What to Expect

Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. It is designed to assess your suitability against the requirements of the role at each stage.

To be considered, applicants must successfully complete each stage of the process outlined below:

Eligibility Screening: You will be required to complete a series of eligibility questions to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Successful candidates will progress to the application stage.

Application & Situational Judgement Test (SJT): You will complete an application form, including role-specific questions and a Situational Judgement Test (SJT). The SJT assesses your responses to workplace scenarios and behaviours relevant to the role. A minimum pass mark must be achieved to progress.

Application Sift: Your application will be reviewed against the role criteria to determine suitability for the next stage.

Virtual Interview: Successful candidates will be invited to attend a virtual interview to further assess skills, experience, and behaviours.

In Person Pre-Employment Checks: This stage includes:

Competency test (including eyesight, hearing, and fitness test)
Drug and alcohol screening
Security vetting and clearance (SC)

Please note that you must successfully pass each stage to progress to the next.

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Site Protection Officer

About Our Client

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

Why This Role Matters:

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements:

Highly Desirable:

Skills & Capability:

Personal Attributes:

About You

Training & Development

Pre-Employment Requirements

What to Expect