Team Leader

Mitie

Security Team Leader - Aviation Manufacturing

Location: Belfast

Company: Mitie Security

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Hourly rate: £17.50

Shift pattern: Monday - Friday, 08:00-17:00

Weekly hours: 45h

Why you'll love this role

  • Step into real leadership – lead, develop and support a team of Protection Officers in a high-profile aviation and manufacturing environment
  • Make a visible impact – your leadership directly influences safety, service quality and client confidence on site
  • Variety with responsibility – no two shifts are the same, from operational oversight to incident response and team development
  • Work with a prestigious client – be trusted to deliver high standards within a regulated, critical environment
  • Develop specialist skills – gain exposure to aviation security, emergency response, fire safety and control room operations
  • Progress your career – build leadership experience that opens pathways into operations management and senior security roles
  • Be part of a values-driven business – work for an organisation that puts people, safety and quality at the heart of everything it does

The role

We're recruiting a Security Team Leader to oversee a team of Protection Officers supporting a prestigious client within the Aviation & Manufacturing sector. This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for delivering a safe, secure and resilient manufacturing environment while maintaining exceptional service standards.

You'll lead by example, manage day-to-day operations, and play a key role in incident response, team performance and client satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and support the on-site security team, ensuring effective resourcing and absence management
  • Maintain agreed service levels and escalate risks or issues to the Operations Manager
  • Build strong working relationships with the client and internal stakeholders
  • Oversee security operations including access control, patrols, control room and CCTV activity
  • Take a leadership role during security, safety and emergency incidents
  • Monitor officer performance, addressing low-level issues in line with company processes
  • Manage training requirements and compliance records for the team
  • Support employment relations matters on site as required
  • Ensure all site instructions, policies and procedures are followed
  • Promote Mitie's values, professionalism and a strong safety culture

Training & development

You'll complete mandatory and specialist training including:

First Aid - Immediate Emergency Care (IEC) including delivery of medical gasses , fire safety, aviation security, control room and CCTV operations, spill response and emergency procedures.

Health & safety

  • Ensure compliance with all company and client H&S policies
  • Report hazards, incidents and equipment defects promptly
  • Promote safe working practices and correct use of PPE

Person specification

Essential

  • Proven experience in a security leadership or supervisory role
  • Valid SIA Door Supervisor licence (CCTV licence or willingness to obtain)
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • IT literate (Microsoft Office)
  • Full UK driving licence and access to transport
  • Right to work in the UK with 5-year checkable background
  • British nationality or 5 years UK residency (CTC clearance requirement)
  • Calm, professional and effective under pressure

Desirable

  • Aviation security experience
  • Fire safety experience
  • First Aid qualification