RateMyPlacement and RateMyApprenticeship are now Higherin: Learn More

Higherin
Mitie

security officer Review

at Mitie

Level 2 Apprenticeship

London

Review Submitted: November 2024

Overall Rating

3.9 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Patrolling, incident report, access control, emergency report and property protection. The day-to-day activities involves the patrolling of site to make sure there are no breaches and security threats. The use of CCTV to monitor the site and barriers to control access. Responding to emergences such as fire, theft and security breaches.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy my functional skill and I see myself committing more to it. If my commitment is genuine, then my aim will be achieved.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Communication skills which helps me in building relationship with colleagues and confidence in my abilities.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The intent and goals of the programme are clear. The only issues is group discussion among colleagues is not great. Group discussion helps to identify common goals and problems faced by everyone.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
They try as much as possible to create time for me to attend teams meeting, do off the job training and put new skills into practice.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
They are making am learning the right skill towards my career development. More time and different task given to help towards achieving my qualification.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
This has boost my self-esteem. Improve my communication skills to be better at problem solving.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
The way my shift pattern works has not really given me a chance to be involved in extra-curricular activities at work.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Mitie to a friend?
Yes
Why?
This is a company that support work-life balance and employees are appreciated through gift cards and other thank you gifts.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mitie?
To give their best.
In This Review
Join Now

Join the Higherin Community

Save Time

Easily add jobs from Higherin or external platforms to keep everything organised.

Personalised Alerts

Get tailored job recommendations and updates straight to your inbox.

Exclusive Features

Access tools like application tracking, deadline reminders, and saved searches.

Stay Ahead

Be the first to know about the latest opportunities and deadlines.

Completely Free

Create an account and unlock powerful features at no cost.