Cover security officer

ABM UK; Newport; On-site; Part time

Job summary

ABM UK is seeking a Security Officer (Holiday Cover) for Friars Walk Shopping Centre in Newport. The role involves ensuring safety and security for the public and staff, with a flexible contract of 20-56 hours per week based on holiday cover. Ideal candidates will have a checkable 5-year history and skills in communication and customer service.

Benefits

24/7 GP access for employees and family

Mental Health support

Get Fit Programme

Financial and legal support

Cycle to work scheme

Access Perks at Work app

Qualifications

• Experience in retail security is desirable.
• Outgoing and friendly with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment by patrolling and monitoring.
• Provide security contact for customers and staff.
• Complete reports documenting activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Reliability

Polished appearance

Basic MS Office knowledge

Education

Five-year checkable employment/education history

Job description

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JOB TITLE: Security Officer (Holiday Cover)

LOCATION: Friars Walk Shopping Centre, Newport

PAY RATE: £12.60 per hour

SHIFT PATTERN: 3 Days 3 nights 3 off or 4 on 3 off, 20 hours per week

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

An opportunity has arisen at Friars Walk Shopping Centre in Newport, for a Security Officer to join our team working for ABM on a holidays cover basis. This could lead to a permanent Contract.

20 hours contract per week, unless covering holidays, then it would be 56 per week. This contract includes days, late evenings, nights and weekends.

Requirements

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for customers and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel.
• Provide a security contact for customers and staff.
• Deter anti-social behaviour, theft and criminal activity.
• Liaise with the Police and management when required.
• Complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences and surveillance activities.
• Deal with any difficult situations that arise in a safe and professional manner.
• Always appear polished and professional and always adhere to the Dolphin shopping centre/ABM uniform and grooming guidelines.

Key Skills and Experience Required

• A full five-year checkable employment / education history.
• Experience in corporate / retail security is desirable.
• Experience in customer service is desirable.
• Good organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills are required both written and verbal.
• Computer skills to include basic knowledge of MS Office.
• Well presented, and high grooming standards.
• Outgoing and friendly with a can-do attitude.
• Reliable & punctual.

We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including:

• 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
• Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
• Get Fit Programme
• Financial and legal support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:
• Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers
• Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work
• Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis

For more information about ABM’s benefits, visit our careers page

ABOUT US

ABM is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility services. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services that improve the spaces and places that matter most. ABM offers a comprehensive array of facility services that includes cleaning, engineering, parking, electrical & lighting, energy solutions, HVAC & mechanical, security, and mission critical solutions. ABM delivers these custom facility solutions to properties across a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to schools, airports, hospitals, data centres, manufacturing plants and distribution centres, entertainment venues and more. In the UK we’re proud to service icon sites across the country with more than 10,000 team members. For more information, visit www.abm.co.uk.

ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.