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Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Security Agent – Cargo Operations to ensure the safety and security of cargo shipments, facilities, and personnel. The role involves conducting security screening, managing gate posts, and enforcing security protocols in compliance with aviation and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Conduct screening of cargo shipments using X-ray, ETD, and physical inspections as required by security regulations.
2. Monitor and control access at gate posts, ensuring only authorised personnel and vehicles enter secured areas.
3. Verify identification, vehicle permits, and documentation for cargo deliveries and collections.
4. Carry out patrols within cargo facilities to identify and report any suspicious activity or security breaches.
5. Respond to security incidents promptly and escalate issues in line with company procedures.
6. Maintain detailed records of security screenings, access control logs, and incident reports.
7. Adhere to industry security regulations, including CAA, DfT, and client-specific requirements.
8. Assist in emergency procedures and crisis management situations as required.
9. Provide excellent customer service while maintaining a high level of vigilance and professionalism.
Requirements
1. Previous experience in security, preferably within cargo operations, logistics, or aviation security.
2. Knowledge of cargo security screening processes, including X-ray and ETD procedures.
3. Strong observational and communication skills.
4. Ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays - Shift pattern 7 days on 3 days off 7 days on 4 days off (MUST BE ABLE TO WORK DAYS & NIGHTS).
5. Full UK driving licence Preferred.
6. Ability to pass necessary 5 years background checks and security vetting.
Desirable Skills
1. Experience in handling high-security or restricted cargo.
2. Familiarity with regulatory bodies such as CAA and DfT.
What We Offer
1. Full Uniform Provided.
2. Full training and career development opportunities.
3. A dynamic and supportive working environment.
4. Opportunities to work with a leading security provider in the Aviation industry.
We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Choices. This gives you the chance to customise your benefits to best suit your lifestyle. You can choose from dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products at an affordable cost and much more!
We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme.
Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10,000 - giving peace of mind for your dependants. We also offer a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!
Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at.
Since 1987, Mitie’s 68,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.
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