Site protection officer Work, Jobs in Reading (with Salaries)

Site Protection Officer
Mitie —Wokingham
- £17 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- English
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid Certification
13d
Site Protection Supervisor
Mitie —Wokingham
- £18 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- English
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid Certification
13d
Deputy Site Protection Manager
Mitie —Wokingham
- £43,000 - £45,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
12d
Operational Support Officer
HM Courts & Tribunal Service —Reading
- £20,001 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
13d
Facilities and Services Officer
BPP Holdings —Reading
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- IT
Mobile Inspector Security Officer - Full & Part Time
Shield Security Services Ltd —Aldershot
- £13 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Driving
Quick apply
10d
ZARA Reading full time- Security Officer
BidvestNoonan —Reading
- £13.85 an hour
- Full-time
- University
- IT
- Annual leave
Quick apply
2d
Development Officer
Corn Exchange Newbury —Newbury
- £12,402 a year
- Part-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Marketing
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Business Continuity Officer
Allianz —Guildford
- £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- AI
- Employee discount
Placement Officer
Buckinghamshire New University —High Wycombe
- £29,588 - £33,002 a year
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
2d
Contract and Compliance Officer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL —Oxford
- £38,220 - £40,777 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Flexitime
Experienced Quality Assurance & Risk Officer
LetsGoCover —Farnborough
- £26,500 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Financial services
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
Quick apply
9d
Safeguarding Officer
Buckinghamshire New University —Uxbridge
- £33,951 - £37,694 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Employee discount
EMEA AML Officer
Invesco —Henley on Thames
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Security Officer
UniTrust —Weybridge
- £14.24 an hour
- Full-time
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
Quick apply
Business Operations Officer
North West Surrey Integrated Services —Woking
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
3d
Senior Probation Officer - Offender Personality Disorder - (Hampshire & IOW Partnership) - South Central
HM Prison & Probation Service —Aldershot
- £40,001 - £50,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
12d
Access and Outreach Assistant (3-Year Fixed Term)
Lady Margaret Hall —Oxford
- £31,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Employee assistance programme
Patient Administration Officer
GenesisCare UK —Oxford
- £27,400 - £30,400 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
10d
Security Response & Patrol Specialist Officer
DGCS.io —Basingstoke
- £12.71 - £14.00 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Customer service
- English
- Driving
Quick apply
13d

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Site Protection Officer

Mitie -
Wokingham

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£17 an hour
13 days ago

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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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