South Distribution Security Team Leader - Manufacturing and Distribution Core

Job Description

Mitie has a great opportunity in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. We are looking for an experienced security offficer to join the team on site, you will take a lead role on site on a daily basis. Your shift pattern will be discussed at interview with a pay rate of £8.21. You will report into the sites security operation’s manager.

• The Full time security officer will demonstrate their character as determined, trustworthy, attentive and approachable at all times when welcoming clients and customers – ensuring ID badges are created, allocated and collected when appropriate.
• As the first point of contact for to all customers and clients, the Security Agents must have geographically aware of their local surroundings.
• Must be able to man the phones, emails, IT systems, CCTV and Alarms, Doors and Car park if need be.
• The Full time security officer must spot and stop all suspicious sightings or potential criminal activity and retain full control until the arrival of emergency services.
• Conducting Searches.
• Managing gatehouse operations.
• Conducting internal and external patrols.
• Report to the Security Operations Manager – they must record, report and escalate all sightings and arrests on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• The Full time security officer will need to be a team player with an enthusiastic attitude.
• The Full time security officer should be able to work on own initiative.
• Security experience within a distribution centre is preferred.
• Flexible Approach to work to suit the business needs.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to go above and beyond to support the client and visitors.
• Excellent communication skills are required both written and verbal.
• It is important the Security Officer is calm under pressure.
• Understand the Health and Safety at Work Act, relevant Criminal, Civil Law and Police and Criminal Evidence Act.
• Door Supervision or Security Guarding License essential.

Additional Information

On top of the usual rewards you'd expect to see from a large company, such as - holidays, pension, childcare vouchers and cycle to work schemes, we also provide many extra benefits to enhance our people'swell-being and enjoyment at work.