Security Officer
MBDA UK
This Security Officer opportunity is a great opportunity to be part of a multi-skilled Security Team working at our Bristol site! Salary: up to £27,800 depending on experience Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more... Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . Shift Patterns Working on a shift basis, made up of 12 hour shifts across weekends / weekdays and nights rota. The opportunity: The Security Officer is responsible for the effective physical control of entry, operation and monitoring of all security and safety equipment at the site, responding to any related incidents. Operating security systems including Access Control System, CCTV, Radio Communication Systems, Intruder Detection systems and various safety systems. Undertaking patrols, securing buildings, operating in a Security Control Room environment, responding to emergencies and acting as initial incident controller. Working with a highly experienced qualified combined in-house and externally supplied Security team. What we're looking for from you: Are you able to undertake shift work, both weekends / weekdays and night shifts, and if and when required travel and work at other MBDA UK sites? Do you have the experience and ability to work as part of a team and in a lone capacity, as on occasions you may be required to fulfil duties as a lone worker? Good working knowledge of security/safety processes. Good degree of numeracy and literacy and confident in using MS Office applications to enable security activities to be carried out. Good report writing skills A willing, helpful attitude and a calm professional manner, when dealing with both internal and external customers. Someone who is able to undertake the role under challenging circumstances e.g. Emergency situations having the ability to be adaptable when things are changed at the last minute! Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more... We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-RS1
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About this role
This Security Officer opportunity is a great opportunity to be part of a multi-skilled Security Team working at our Bristol site!
Salary: up to £27,800 depending on experience
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship .
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . Shift Patterns Working on a shift basis, made up of 12 hour shifts across weekends / weekdays and nights rota. The opportunity:
The Security Officer is responsible for the effective physical control of entry, operation and monitoring of all security and safety equipment at the site, responding to any related incidents. Operating security systems including Access Control System, CCTV, Radio Communication Systems, Intruder Detection systems and various safety systems.
Undertaking patrols, securing buildings, operating in a Security Control Room environment, responding to emergencies and acting as initial incident controller.
Working with a highly experienced qualified combined in-house and externally supplied Security team. What we're looking for from you: Are you able to undertake shift work, both weekends / weekdays and night shifts, and if and when required travel and work at other MBDA UK sites?
Do you have the experience and ability to work as part of a team and in a lone capacity, as on occasions you may be required to fulfil duties as a lone worker?
Good working knowledge of security/safety processes.
Good degree of numeracy and literacy and confident in using MS Office applications to enable security activities to be carried out.
Good report writing skills
A willing, helpful attitude and a calm professional manner, when dealing with both internal and external customers.
Someone who is able to undertake the role under challenging circumstances e.g. Emergency situations having the ability to be adaptable when things are changed at the last minute! Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.
Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
#LI-RS1
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