Security Team Leader - Aviation Manufacturing
Location: Belfast
Company: Mitie Security
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Hourly rate: £17.50
Shift pattern: 4 on, 4 off (days and nights), 12h shifts
Weekly hours: ~ 42h
Why you'll love this role
- Step into real leadership – lead, develop and support a team of Protection Officers in a high-profile aviation and manufacturing environment
- Make a visible impact – your leadership directly influences safety, service quality and client confidence on site
- Variety with responsibility – no two shifts are the same, from operational oversight to incident response and team development
- Work with a prestigious client – be trusted to deliver high standards within a regulated, critical environment
- Develop specialist skills – gain exposure to aviation security, emergency response, fire safety and control room operations
- Progress your career – build leadership experience that opens pathways into operations management and senior security roles
- Be part of a values-driven business – work for an organisation that puts people, safety and quality at the heart of everything it does
The role
We're recruiting a Security Team Leader to oversee a team of Protection Officers supporting a prestigious client within the Aviation & Manufacturing sector. This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for delivering a safe, secure and resilient manufacturing environment while maintaining exceptional service standards.
You'll lead by example, manage day-to-day operations, and play a key role in incident response, team performance and client satisfaction.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and support the on-site security team, ensuring effective resourcing and absence management
- Maintain agreed service levels and escalate risks or issues to the Operations Manager
- Build strong working relationships with the client and internal stakeholders
- Oversee security operations including access control, patrols, control room and CCTV activity
- Take a leadership role during security, safety and emergency incidents
- Monitor officer performance, addressing low-level issues in line with company processes
- Manage training requirements and compliance records for the team
- Support employment relations matters on site as required
- Ensure all site instructions, policies and procedures are followed
- Promote Mitie's values, professionalism and a strong safety culture
Training & development
You'll complete mandatory and specialist training including:
First Aid (IEC), fire safety, aviation security, control room and CCTV operations, spill response and emergency procedures.
Health & safety
- Ensure compliance with all company and client H&S policies
- Report hazards, incidents and equipment defects promptly
- Promote safe working practices and correct use of PPE
Person specification
Essential:
- Proven experience in a security leadership or supervisory role
- Valid SIA Door Supervisor licence (CCTV licence or willingness to obtain)
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- IT literate (Microsoft Office)
- Full UK driving licence and access to transport
- Right to work in the UK with 5-year checkable background
- British nationality or 5 years UK residency (CTC clearance requirement)
- Calm, professional and effective under pressure
Desirable:
- Aviation security experience
- First Aid qualification (IEC - Immediate Emergency Care including delivery of medical gasses) or willingness to obtain
