Security Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Overview
Mitie has a great opportunity for a Receptionist to join the Total Security Management Team; the Receptionist will be based with one of our prestigious customers. This is a permanent role reporting into the Operations Manager.
- Location: Cardiff
- Pay rate: £10.90 ph
- 25 hours per week
- Monday to Friday days
- SIA preferred but not essential
Main Duties
- To work as part of a team to deliver a first-class service within the facility.
- To support the Service Level Agreement by ensuring that all Site Support activities are carried out effectively.
- To ensure all customer requests are dealt with efficiently and effectively.
- Provide labour support to ad-hoc out of hours events.
- Internal/external post and courier deliveries/collections.
- Support Emergency Evacuation procedures.
- To support the review of procedures and processes.
- Support with personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPS) for less abled guests.
What we are looking for
- An understanding of Audio Visual and IT systems and the ability to explain this accurately to customers.
- Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook E-mail).
- Able to move heavy / bulky items.
- Clear understanding of Health & Safety practices.
- Customer focused with the ability to build positive relationships.
- Enthusiastic and conscientious approach to all Site Support related tasks.
- Clear, strong and confident communication skills.
- Either hold a current SIA licence or be able to obtain a new licence.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
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.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Building & Personnel Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Security Receptionist roles across Mitie's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Building & Personnel Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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