Relief Security Officer
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 April 2026 |
| Location: | WN4 9AB |
| Company: | Mitie |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 92435 |
Summary
Releif Security Officer - DWP Contract (Cheshire)Locations: Crewe, Warrington, Widnes, Runcorn, Wigan, Leigh & Surrounding Area'sPay Rate: £12.60 per hourContract: Relief Officer - 8 hour contract (you will be expected to work more depending on business needs and the cover required)Shifts: Day shifts, typically Monday-Saturday, with occasional Sunday work
Mitie is recruiting Relief Security Officers to support the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) contract across Merseyside. This is a great opportunity to join a large, established organisation.
Unlike many relief roles that offer zero-hour contracts, Mitie provides a guaranteed 8-hour weekly contract. As a Relief Officer, you will cover for full time colleagues during holidays, sickness, and last-minute absences, so weekly hours will vary depending on business needs.
Key Responsibilities
-Patrol sites and control access
-Respond to incidents and emergencies
-Liaise with emergency services when required
-Provide excellent customer service
-Complete incident reports and follow security procedures
Training
-Fully and satisfactorily complete all required competency training.
-To undertake additional training to ensure continuous self-development as directed by the Security Account Manager.
-Use technology to achieve key work objectives and develop job knowledge and expertise through continual professional development.
Security and Health & Safety
-Look out for, and to immediately report, any Health & Safety hazards, or potential hazards, on site.
-Stay alert to any threats or changes within the work environment in order to take the appropriate action to reduce the chance of disruption, loss or damage.
-Use common sense and initiative by immediately involving others if a situation appears to become threatening.
-To maintain professional conduct in the face of difficult situations and challenging customers.
-Complete an accurate, detailed notebook entry as soon as possible after any incident, which can then be used as part of the Incident Report process.
-Keep to schedules and demonstrate commitment to Mitie and the Client.
-To ensure check calls are being carried out at the allocated time slot as stipulated in the Assignment Instructions (AI's).
-To call emergency services and Communication Centre to report all incidents.
What We're Looking For
-Valid SIA Security & DS licence
-Previous security experience
-Full UK driving licence preferred but not essential
-Flexible availability for day shifts
Join Mitie and help protect vital public services. Apply today.
Mitie is recruiting Relief Security Officers to support the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) contract across Merseyside. This is a great opportunity to join a large, established organisation.
Unlike many relief roles that offer zero-hour contracts, Mitie provides a guaranteed 8-hour weekly contract. As a Relief Officer, you will cover for full time colleagues during holidays, sickness, and last-minute absences, so weekly hours will vary depending on business needs.
Key Responsibilities
-Patrol sites and control access
-Respond to incidents and emergencies
-Liaise with emergency services when required
-Provide excellent customer service
-Complete incident reports and follow security procedures
Training
-Fully and satisfactorily complete all required competency training.
-To undertake additional training to ensure continuous self-development as directed by the Security Account Manager.
-Use technology to achieve key work objectives and develop job knowledge and expertise through continual professional development.
Security and Health & Safety
-Look out for, and to immediately report, any Health & Safety hazards, or potential hazards, on site.
-Stay alert to any threats or changes within the work environment in order to take the appropriate action to reduce the chance of disruption, loss or damage.
-Use common sense and initiative by immediately involving others if a situation appears to become threatening.
-To maintain professional conduct in the face of difficult situations and challenging customers.
-Complete an accurate, detailed notebook entry as soon as possible after any incident, which can then be used as part of the Incident Report process.
-Keep to schedules and demonstrate commitment to Mitie and the Client.
-To ensure check calls are being carried out at the allocated time slot as stipulated in the Assignment Instructions (AI's).
-To call emergency services and Communication Centre to report all incidents.
What We're Looking For
-Valid SIA Security & DS licence
-Previous security experience
-Full UK driving licence preferred but not essential
-Flexible availability for day shifts
Join Mitie and help protect vital public services. Apply today.