Location: Chesterfield
Hours: 4on 4off– Days, Nights & Weekends (including short‑notice cover)
Contract Type: Full‑time
Fantastic opportunity to join the Mitie and Marks & Spencer family!
We are looking for a professional and reliable Site Protection Officer (SPO) to provide high‑quality security services at the Gist Distribution Centre in Chesterfield.
As an SPO, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe and secure working environment for colleagues, visitors, and contractors, protecting company assets, and delivering excellent customer service in line with Mitie and M&S standards.
The role requires flexibility across days, nights, and weekends, including the ability to provide short‑notice cover when required. Full training will be provided.
- Provide professional security cover at the Gist Chesterfield Distribution Centre
- Deliver excellent customer service in line with Mitie and M&S values
- Maintain high standards of appearance, conduct, and professionalism at all times
- Monitor access control systems, CCTV, and vehicle movements in accordance with site procedures
- Carry out regular internal and external patrols to ensure site safety and security
- Support the prevention and investigation of theft, stock loss, and unauthorised access
- Respond promptly and effectively to incidents, alarms, and emergencies
- Complete accurate and timely incident reports and handovers
- Work collaboratively with the Site Protection Team Leader and site management
- Comply with all site‑specific procedures, security policies, and instructions
- Provide flexible support, including short‑notice cover when operationally required
✅ Literate and numerate with strong attention to detail
✅ Professional appearance with high personal standards
✅ Reliable, adaptable, and punctual
✅ Able to work independently and as part of a team
✅ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
✅ Calm and confident under pressure with a positive attitude
✅ Must hold a valid front‑line SIA Licence
✅ Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a reliable vehicle
- Follow all Mitie and Group Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Report hazards, incidents, and near misses promptly
- Use all equipment and PPE correctly and responsibly
- Take reasonable care for your own safety and that of others
- Identify and report any training or equipment needs
- 20% Marks & Spencer colleague discount
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme
- Save As You Earn & Share Incentive Plans
- MiDeals employee benefits platform
- Life Assurance
- Childcare Vouchers
- Full training and ongoing development opportunities
If you're a dependable and professional Site Protection Officer looking to work within a high‑profile Marks & Spencer/Gist Distribution Centre, we'd love to hear from you.
Join the Mitie and M&S partnership today.
