Relief officer
| Company: | Mitie |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | PR1 2ER |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Relief Security Officer - DWP PrestonLocations: Preston Blackpool Lancaster & Surrounding Area'sPay Rate: £13.45 per hourShifts: 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 Greater Manchester & Cheshire. This is a great opportunity to join a large, established organisation.
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 Door Supervisor licence
-Previous security experience
-Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
-Flexible availability for day shifts
Join Mitie and help protect vital public services. Apply today.