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Detainee Custody Officer – Swinderby Vehicle Base
Salary: £27,449 based on 40 hours per week.
About the role
We are looking for respectful, caring, and resilient individuals to join our team.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Providing care to immigration residents in a fixed location at the Short-Term Holding Facility.
- Working a mix of day and night shifts, covering a 24/7, 365-day operation.
Training & Development
- Full 4‑week paid training course, including control and restraint training.
- On‑the‑job mentoring and assessments over 13 months, leading to an accredited Level 3 Apprenticeship in Detention and Custody.
Requirements
- UK Citizen, Commonwealth Citizen with indefinite leave to remain, or EEA Citizen.
- Valid UK passport.
- Lived in the UK continuously for the past 3 years, with no single absence over 3 months.
- Pass an Enhanced DBS check, employer referencing (last 5 years), and Counter‑Terrorist Check.
- Full UK manual driving licence with at least 12 months’ experience, fewer than 7 points, and no driving bans in the last 12 months.
- Over 21 years of age.
- No impairment due to any substance, including prescribed medication, that may affect safety‑critical duties.
- Subject to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.
Benefits
- Paid training course.
- Full UK manual driving licence provided.
- Flexible shifts with up to one year’s notice.
- Access to an online GP service and a Health & Wellbeing Benefits platform.
- Generous holiday allowance and paid training.
- Life assurance, pension contributions, and a reward & recognition scheme.
- Discounts on cinema, shopping, leisure centre memberships, holidays, and other services.
- Blue Light discount card available for DCOs.
Application Process
- Interview.
- Capability assessments.
- Full vetting and screening.
Company: Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services
Location: Lincoln
Job Description:
Detainee Custody Officer – Swinderby Vehicle Base
Salary: £27,449 based on 40 hours per week.
About the role
We are looking for respectful, caring, and resilient individuals to join our team.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Providing care to immigration residents in a fixed location at the Short-Term Holding Facility.
- Working a mix of day and night shifts, covering a 24/7, 365-day operation.
Training & Development
- Full 4‑week paid training course, including control and restraint training.
- On‑the‑job mentoring and assessments over 13 months, leading to an accredited Level 3 Apprenticeship in Detention and Custody.
Requirements
- UK Citizen, Commonwealth Citizen with indefinite leave to remain, or EEA Citizen.
- Valid UK passport.
- Lived in the UK continuously for the past 3 years, with no single absence over 3 months.
- Pass an Enhanced DBS check, employer referencing (last 5 years), and Counter‑Terrorist Check.
- Full UK manual driving licence with at least 12 months’ experience, fewer than 7 points, and no driving bans in the last 12 months.
- Over 21 years of age.
- No impairment due to any substance, including prescribed medication, that may affect safety‑critical duties.
- Subject to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.
Benefits
- Paid training course.
- Full UK manual driving licence provided.
- Flexible shifts with up to one year’s notice.
- Access to an online GP service and a Health & Wellbeing Benefits platform.
- Generous holiday allowance and paid training.
- Life assurance, pension contributions, and a reward & recognition scheme.
- Discounts on cinema, shopping, leisure centre memberships, holidays, and other services.
- Blue Light discount card available for DCOs.
Application Process
- Interview.
- Capability assessments.
- Full vetting and screening.
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Posted: May 18th, 2026