Detention Custody Officer - Manchester VB

Vehicle Base DCO – Salary

£27,449 based on 40 hours per week

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for respectful, caring, and resilient individuals to join our team. If you have:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A calm and non-judgemental approach
• Great problem-solving abilities
• The ability to stay composed under pressure

Then this could be the perfect role for you!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Escorting and transporting immigration residents within the UK
• Driving a small minibus-sized vehicle and ensuring the safe transportation of those in your care
• Maintaining high security and safety standards while treating residents with dignity and respect

This role requires flexibility: you will work a mix of day and night shifts, covering a 24/7, 365-day operation.

No Experience? No Problem!

No prior experience or qualifications are needed—full training and support will be provided. If you have experience handling challenging situations or working with people in distress, it would be a plus.

Your journey begins with a 4‑week paid training course, including a control and restraint training course. Over the next 13 months, you’ll receive on‑the‑job mentoring and assessments, leading to an accredited Level 3 Apprenticeship in Detention and Custody.

Why Join Us?

• ⭐ Work‑life balance – structured shifts for stability, up to 1 year in advance
• Career growth – start with a Level 3 Apprenticeship, with opportunities for leadership roles
• ⭐ Continued personal development with full support
• ⭐ Free parking and uniform
• Training: 4‑week fully paid training course
• ⭐ A great selection of benefits incl. access to online GP services, share options and a generous holiday allowance
• ⭐ Pension and life assurance
• ⭐ Reward & Recognition scheme
• ⭐ Discounts: cinema, online shopping, leisure centre memberships, holidays, health & wellbeing benefits
• ⭐ Blue Light discount card available for DCOs

Essential Requirements

• UK Citizen, Commonwealth Citizen with indefinite leave to remain (not through marriage), or an EEA Citizen
• Valid UK passport
• Lived in the UK continuously for the past 3 years, with no single absence over 3 months
• Pass Enhanced DBS check, employer referencing (last 5 years), and Counter‑Terrorist Check (CTC) vetting
• Full UK manual driving licence (at least 12 months of experience)
• No more than 7 points on licence and no driving bans in last 12 months
• Over 21 years of age
• If you do not have a valid UK passport and a full UK manual car driving licence, we cannot proceed with your application.

Application Process

1. Interview
2. Capability assessments
3. Full vetting screening

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and start your journey with us.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you & your household. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. When you join us, you’ll have access to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices, and many discounts via MiDeals. Cycle‑to‑work scheme, life cover up to four times salary, enhanced pension contributions, save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, Mitie Matching Share Plan. Employees receive Mitie Stars and cash prizes.

We are committed to ensuring the recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition (e.g., dyslexia, anxiety, autism, mobility or hearing loss) and need adjustments, please let us know by emailing at {email placeholder}.

Since 1987, Mitie’s 80,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company.

Join our Mitie Team. Together our diversity makes us stronger.

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