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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

Security Officer

Salary Range
£13 - £13
£1 - £1 / mo

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Location Base
Felixstowe, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Ref: 29286

AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO WORK AT THE PORT OF FELIXSTOWE

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

  • Various shifts available covering a 24hr period
  • Flexible shifts Days/Nights,12hrs
  • Salary is £12.56per hour
  • SIA is essential

Job Objectives & Responsibilities

  • To protect our customer's property, people and/or assets by providing security services in direct accordance with the sites published Assignment Instructions (AI's) and any subsequent changes.
  • Delivering results that meet and / or exceed the Key performance indicators / Service Level Agreement for the customer through full responsibility and accountability, providing a service that aids in the retention of the contract.

Main Duties

  • Ensure access to the Port with the use of vehicle access barriers at Access Points and Verifying driver and vehicle documentation and identification.
  • Ensure access control to the Port by monitoring at gatehouses of safe walkways for pedestrian access.
  • Ensuring compliance with DfT regulations regarding vehicles searches (internal / external) and personal searches
  • Ensuring compliance with DfT regulations regarding personal searches.
  • controlling egress of containers / trailers from the port and ensuring accuracy of ANPR.
  • To provide a visual deterrent.
  • To liaise with Port and statutory authorities (police and Border Force) as required.

Training

  • Fully and satisfactorily complete all required competency training and to undertake additional training to ensure continuous self-development as directed by the Security Account Manager.
  • You are required to ensure you renew your licence 16 weeks before expiry. Mitie will cover the cost of the renewal once probation has been successfully completed.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Do you have Experience of working in Security ?

Can you deliver excellent Customer Service?

Do you have excellent communication skills both written and verbal?

Do you have computer experience and the ability to write clear daily written reports?

Can you work within established procedures and contribute positively to any improvements?

Do you have an excellent attendance and timekeeping record?


Benefits of working with Mitie

Do you want Free Parking?

Would you benefit from the Cycle to work scheme?

Would you be interested in share incentive plans?

Would you like to Save as your earn?

Would you enjoy Employee discounts at 850 retailers?

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Security Officer roles across Mitie's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Building & Personnel Services.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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