Area Support Officer

BARDWOOD; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SIA license renewal

Cycle to work

Smart tech purchase option

Salary finance loans

Retail vouchers

Save as you earn

Life cover

Private medical cover

Childcare vouchers

Private pensions

Family-oriented environment

Job summary

At BardWood Support Services, we recruit for the facilities industry across the UK. We seek reliable, professional Area Support Officers to join our team in Sunderland, with duties spanning patrols, security coverage, and incident response across diverse sites.

Candidates must hold a valid SIA DS licence, have their own vehicle, and be willing to travel. A 12-week transfer to a client with comprehensive benefits is offered. This is a dynamic, customer-facing role within retail environments.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor (DS) licence.
• Must be a driver with access to their own vehicle.
• Must be willing to travel reasonable distances as required by the business.
• Must be willing to work within retail environments.
• 5-year checkable work/career history.
• Physically fit to undertake given tasks.
• Possess the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide security support across various client premises and retail sites.
• Carry out regular patrols and maintain a strong security presence.
• Provide cover at different sites as required by the business.
• Monitor access and egress and respond to incidents appropriately.
• Communicate professionally with staff, visitors and clients.
• Complete accurate incident reports and follow ASCONE/SAFER procedures.
• Respond confidently to emergencies and elevate issues when required.
• Travel between sites and support other duties as required.

Skills

SIA licence (Door Supervisor)

Driver with own vehicle

Willing to travel

Retail environment experience

Job description

About the role

Title – Area Support Officer

Pay Rate – £ 12.71

Location – Sunderland

Shift Timings – Must be available to work both day and night shifts, including weekends and be willing to travel reasonable distance as required.

We are looking for reliable, professional and flexible Area Support Officers to join our team

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, travelling between sites and working in different environments.

What will you get in return?

Please note all our roles require transfer to our client on a permanent basis after 12 weeks, with the following amazing benefits being offered upon transfer.

• Company-funded SIA License renewal.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Smart tech – allowing employees to buy the latest tech, deducted from their salaries monthly at no additional interest.
• Salary finance loans and monthly advances.
• Vouchers across various retailers such as Sainsbury’s, Argos, and ASDA, as well as holidays, leisure, fashion, pets, and many more.
• Save as you earn.
• Life cover.
• Private medical cover.
• Childcare vouchers.
• Private pensions.
• Fantastic opportunity to join an evolving family.

Your main responsibilities may include:

• Provide security support across various client premises and retail sites.
• Carry out regular patrols and maintain a strong security presence.
• Provide cover at different sites as required by the business.
• Monitor access and egress and respond to incidents appropriately.
• Communicate professionally with staff, visitors and clients.
• Complete accurate incident reports and follow ASCONE/SAFER procedures.
• Respond confidently to emergencies and elevate issues when required.
• Travel between sites and support other duties as required.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following:

• Must hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor (DS) licence.
• Must be a driver with access to their own vehicle.
• Must be willing to travel reasonable distances as required by the business.
• Must be willing to work within retail environments.
• Must be flexible and understand that they may also be assigned to other duties and contracts where required.
• 5-year checkable work/career history.
• Physically fit to undertake given tasks.
• Possess the ability to work under pressure.

About our company

At BardWood Support Services we are recruitment specialists, supporting the facilities industry in the UK since 2015. We recognize that PEOPLE are our most valued resource and as such we aim to ensure our employees are matched within the right role that suits them, with a view to help them progress.