Nuclear Security Officer
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Job Overview
Nuclear Security Officer (4 on 4 off Shift Pattern)
Current salary is £14.86 - £15.00 per hour with an annual salary of £31,536 - £32.848 based on an average of 42 hours
Recruiting Now for June 2026
Shift Patterns- 12-hour shifts including Days & Nights. (2D & 2N)
These shifts include working on public bank holidays & weekends.
The set shift pattern consists of working 2 x 12-hour on day shifts , 2 x 12-hour on nights then 4 shifts off.
Job Description & Responsibilities
To protect our customer's property, people and/or assets by providing security operations in direct accordance with the sites published Assignment Instructions (AI's) and any subsequent changes. Respond to emergency situations. Delivering the service Level Agreement for the customer through full responsibility and accountability, in providing a service that aids in the retention of the contract. To undertake additional training to ensure continuous self-development.
Main Duties
Manage access and exit points, including vehicle searches, pass verification, and intelligence gathering.
Oversee the control and safe custody of contraband and prohibited items.
Conduct thorough internal and external patrols of the estate, utilizing patrol vehicles and systems as required.
Accurately complete incident reports and daily occurrence logs to ensure timely and precise documentation.
Maintain awareness of, and compliance with, all relevant policies, legal, and regulatory requirements as directed by the Security Account Manager and in accordance with UK law and guidance.
Collaborate closely with the Civil Nuclear Constabulary and Cumbria Constabulary to uphold site safety and security.
Fulfil all assigned tasks and duties as outlined in the published Assignment Instructions (AI's).
Regularly review Assignment Instructions to stay updated on changes and proactively suggest improvements to enhance service quality.
Ensure compliance with industry and statutory legislation, including Security Industry Authority standards, client security policies, and regulations from the Office for Nuclear Regulation and Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.
Adhere to all legal and safety obligations associated with the role.
Follow instructions and procedures diligently and systematically.
Maintain vigilance at all times, reporting incidents to supervisors or management via radio or telephone as necessary.
Be prepared for prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and direct interaction with visitors, working in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Due to site requirements, you may be required to work in trace active areas.
These responsibilities are integral to your core role, and you must be capable of executing all related activities at all times.
Training, Security, and Health & Safety Responsibilities
Successfully complete all required training, competency assessments, and upskilling as needed.
Pursue additional training for ongoing self-development, as directed by the Security Account Manager.
Leverage technology to achieve key objectives and continuously expand job knowledge through professional development.
Complete all mandatory and assigned training as required.
Remain vigilant for any health and safety hazards or potential risks on site and report them immediately.
Stay alert to threats or changes in the work environment, taking prompt action to minimize disruption, loss, or damage.
Use sound judgment and initiative, involving others immediately if a situation appears threatening.
Maintain professional conduct when faced with challenging situations or customers.
Record detailed and accurate notes as soon as possible after any incident, supporting the incident reporting process.
Adhere to schedules and demonstrate commitment to both Mitie and the client.
Ensure check calls are made at the designated times as outlined in the Assignment Instructions (AI's).
Contact emergency services and the Communication Centre to report all incidents.
Qualifications
Previous Security Experience (desirable, not essential)
SIA License (desirable, will be provided)
Customer Service experience (beneficial)
Full UK driving licence is preferred but not essential
SC Clearance (Desirable) but must be obtained as a condition of your employment
Benefits
All the great benefits you would expect to see from a company like Mitie including:
Up to 20 days annual leave
Pension
SIA licence renewal,
Employee Assist Programme for all staff
24-hour access to GP Services
Life assurance policy
Extra holiday after 3yrs service.
Employee retail and leisure discounts.
Save as you earn schemes and other employee benefits.
Company shares schemes
Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
When you join us, we'll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Choices. This gives you the chance to customise your benefits to best suit your lifestyle. You can choose from dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products at an affordable cost and much more!
We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme.
Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10,000 - giving peace of mind for your dependants. We also offer a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there's a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!
Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.
Since 1987, Mitie's 80,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.
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