Relief Security Officer - Aviation Manufacturing
Location: Belfast
Company: Mitie Security Limited
Reporting to: Team Leader
Hourly rate: £15.50
Shift length: 12h shifts
Weekly hours:
As a Relief Officer, you'll provide flexible operational cover across the site, supporting planned and unplanned absences, annual leave.
Why you'll love this role
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Variety every shift - no two days are the same, from access control and patrols to emergency response and incident management
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High-profile environment - work within a secure aviation and manufacturing site where what you do genuinely matters
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Be more than just security - this is a true Protection Officer role with responsibility, trust and visibility
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Full training provided - gain specialist skills in emergency response, first aid, fire safety, aviation security and more
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Career development - build experience that opens doors within aviation security, emergency response and specialist operations
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Team-focused culture - work alongside professional colleagues in a structured, safety-first environment
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Pride in purpose - play a key role in protecting people, assets and critical operations every single day
The role
We're recruiting Relief Security Officer 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
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Deliver reception-based security and administrative duties
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Control site access for personnel, visitors and vehicles, including inductions, ID verification, keys and passes
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Conduct searches to protect client assets, materials and IT equipment
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Patrol the site (foot, mobile and CCTV), monitoring critical infrastructure, behaviour, drone activity and suspicious items
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Monitor and respond to fire, intruder and building alarms, logging all actions and outcomes
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Act as first responder to security, fire, medical and environmental incidents
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Carry out emergency response activities including first aid, fire response and incident containment
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Perform routine system, alarm and safety checks; report faults via CAFM/estates systems
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De-escalate conflict professionally in line with legislation, client and Mitie policies
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Accurately report incidents, near-misses and breaches, gathering evidence and statements
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Work closely with client security management and operational teams
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Adhere to PPE, health & safety, GDPR and cyber security requirements
Workplace emergency response
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Conduct fire and health & safety checks and escalate risks
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Respond to chemical spills, flooding and environmental hazards
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Provide first aid and coordinate emergency services where required
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Support fire incidents within training scope and liaise with Fire & Rescue Services
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Use body-worn cameras, radios and emergency response driving awareness as required
Person specification
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Valid SIA Door Supervisor licence (CCTV licence or willingness to obtain)
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Full UK driving licence and access to transport
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Right to work in the UK with 5-year checkable background
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British nationality or UK residency for 5 years
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Ability to obtain CTC (Counter Terrorism Clearance)
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Flexible to work days, nights and weekends
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Professional, proactive and calm under pressure
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Strong attention to detail and report writing skills
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IT literate (Microsoft Office / Outlook)
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Physically fit with the stamina to perform emergency response duties
Desirable:
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Fire safety experience
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Aviation security experience
Training provided
Comprehensive training programme including:
Emergency response driving awareness, first aid (IEC - Immediate Emergency Care including delivery of medical gasses) , fire safety and extinguishers, aviation security, CCTV/control room operations, COSHH, spill response, working at height, JESIP and more.
