We are looking for someone to be part of a multi-skilled Security Team working at our Stevenage site!
Salary: Up to £27,800 depending on experience 
Shift Patterns: Working on a shift basis, made up of 12 hour shifts on a days and nights rota.
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%

* 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…

The opportunity!  Security Officer
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, Perimeter Intruder Detection systems and various safety systems.

* Undertaking patrols, securing buildings, operating in a 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.

You will be involved in varied security operations and gaining experience in Vetting and Registry duties/roles, expanding your knowledge of Security processes and procedures.
You will be joining an established and motivated team responsible for all aspects of physical and procedural Security and the opportunity to work towards the development of skills in Security Vetting, Document Registry, Cryptographic Material Control and Electronic Counter Measure roles
What we’re looking for from you:
To succeed in this role, you need an eye for detail, be flexible and as and when required, or for personal development, undertake training courses to enhance your skill-set.
* Are you able to undertake shift work, both day and night shifts, 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 will be required in a location alone with no contact with colleagues?

* Good working knowledge of security/safety processes.

* Numerate and IT literate (word/email/PowerPoint/excel) 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 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.
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