Security Officer - The Loop Airbus site
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 Security Officer to join our Emergency Response Team supporting a prestigious client in the Aviation 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
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
First Aid qualification
Aviation security experience
Training provided
Comprehensive training programme including:
Emergency response driving awareness, First Aid - Immediate Emergency Care (IEC) including delivery of medical gasses , fire safety and extinguishers, aviation security, CCTV/control room operations, COSHH, spill response, working at height, JESIP and more.
