Location: Belfast/Greater Belfast
Hours: Full-time, rotating day and night shifts

About the Role:

MPA Recruitment is currently seeking applications for the position of Security / Car Parking Assistant on behalf of our client.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced security professional to join a busy operational environment where you will play an important role in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment for staff, visitors and service users.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a varied range of security, car parking and general support duties. You will be required to respond to incidents, carry out regular patrols, monitor access and report security concerns, while providing a professional and customer-focused service at all times.

This is a varied role requiring individuals who are confident, observant and able to remain calm and professional when dealing with challenging or unexpected situations.

Key Responsibilities:

Security & Safety

• Carry out regular internal and external security patrols, both on foot and by vehicle.
• Respond promptly to calls for security assistance and reported incidents.
• Respond to suspicious, threatening or aggressive behaviour and challenge unauthorised persons where appropriate.
• Help protect staff, visitors, service users, property and organisational assets.
• Respond to intruder alarm activations and take appropriate action in line with training and procedures.
• Report security breaches, faults, damage, incidents and accidents through the appropriate channels.
• Maintain accurate security logs, records and incident reports.
• Assist with the investigation of incidents, accidents, losses and other security-related matters.
• Liaise with relevant external agencies, including the PSNI, when required.
• Provide escorts for staff who have concerns about their personal safety where appropriate.
• Support emergency and major incident arrangements as required.
• Follow all relevant health and safety, security and organisational policies and procedures.
• Correctly use security equipment and PPE provided for the role and report any loss or damage.
• Assist with CCTV-related duties following completion of the required training and accreditation.
• Handle confidential waste and other sensitive materials in accordance with relevant procedures.
• Take possession of lost property and deal with it appropriately.
• Maintain a professional appearance and provide a courteous, customer-focused service at all times.

Car Parking

• Support the day-to-day management of car parking facilities.
• Monitor traffic flow throughout the site and identify potential issues or obstructions.
• Report unauthorised parking, obstructions and other car parking concerns through the appropriate channels.
• Assist with maintaining safe and accessible routes within car parks and surrounding areas.
• Support staff, visitors and service users with car parking-related queries where appropriate.
• Assist with car parking arrangements during emergencies or major incidents.
• Help ensure access is maintained for priority personnel and essential services when required.

Portering & General Support

• Provide support with priority portering duties when demand exceeds available portering resources.
• Assist with the movement and escort of cash to the relevant cash office.
• Support the movement of equipment, items and materials as required within the limits of the role and training provided.
• Assist wider support services with operational tasks when required.
• Carry out periodic cleaning duties where required.
• Report obstructions within passageways, entrances, footpaths, fire escapes and roadways.
• Report damage to property and equipment failures through the appropriate channels.
• Maintain a clean, safe and uncluttered working environment.
• Complete any other duties appropriate to the grade and requirements of the role.

What We’re Looking for?

Essential Criteria

• Must be 18 years of age or over.
• Minimum of 2 years' previous experience working in a security role.
• Current full UK driving licence valid for use in the UK.
• Full driving licence must permit the holder to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to use initiative and work independently.
• Ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with challenging situations.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability and willingness to work rotating day and night shifts.
• Strong awareness of health, safety and security procedures.
• Professional, reliable and customer-focused approach.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working within a busy or high-footfall environment.
• Experience responding to incidents or dealing with challenging behaviour.
• Experience working alongside emergency services or other external agencies.
• Experience of maintaining security logs, incident reports or other operational records.
• Previous experience within healthcare, public sector, commercial, retail or other complex environments.

Additional Information:

• An Enhanced Access NI Check may be required for this role.

What we can offer you:

• Weekly pay.
• Holiday pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated MPA Recruitment Consultant.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a leading public sector organisation.
• Full-time office-based position with regular working hours.
• Potential for contract extension depending on service requirements.

Why Apply?

• Use your existing security experience in a professional healthcare environment.
• Gain valuable experience working within Health & Social Care.
• Join a role offering variety across security, car parking and portering.
• Work as part of a supportive hospital services team.
• Opportunity for further public sector assignments through MPA Recruitment.

MPA Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.