Days Security Officer

Kingdom Services Group; Selby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Full training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Kingdom Services Group is hiring a Security Officer for Drax Power Station in Selby. The role involves operating gatehouses, CCTV control rooms and conducting regular patrols to protect personnel, visitors, equipment and assets while delivering high standards of customer service.

The position offers a permanent contract, full training, and clear progression opportunities. Shifts are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with rotating times (06:00-14:00 and 10:00-18:00).

Qualifications

• Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Own transport due to site location.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT and report-writing skills.
• Previous experience in security, gatehouse operations and access control.
• Strong observation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Flexible approach to working patterns and operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operating gatehouses, weighbridge facilities and CCTV control rooms.
• Carrying out regular foot and vehicle patrols across the site and perimeter.
• Monitoring premises, personnel and visitors to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Controlling access and egress of vehicles and individuals entering the site.
• Carrying out vehicle searches and security screening procedures where required.
• Responding to incidents, alarms and emergency situations.
• Completing accurate incident reports, logs and security documentation.
• Monitoring CCTV systems and reporting suspicious activity.
• Ensuring compliance with site-specific health, safety and security procedures.
• Providing professional customer service to staff, contractors and visitors at all times.

Skills

SIA Door Supervisor

UK driving licence

Own transport

Communication skills

IT & report writing

Security experience

Observation skills

Calm under pressure

Flexible shifts

Job description

Security Officer - Drax Power Station

Location: Drax Power Station, Selby, YO8 8PH

Pay: Competitive Rate

Hours: 40 Hours Per Week

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, rotating shifts:

• 06:00 - 14:00
• 10:00 - 18:00

Benefits:

• Permanent position
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Full training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a leading security organisation

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a professional and reliable Security Officer to join our team at Drax Power Station.

This role is ideal for an experienced security professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining a safe and secure site.

You will play a key role in protecting personnel, visitors, equipment and assets while delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining the highest standards of security.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating gatehouses, weighbridge facilities and CCTV control rooms.
• Conducting regular foot and vehicle patrols across the site and perimeter.
• Monitoring premises, personnel and visitors to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Controlling access and egress of vehicles and individuals entering the site.
• Carrying out vehicle searches and security screening procedures where required.
• Responding appropriately to incidents, alarms and emergency situations.
• Completing accurate incident reports, logs and security documentation.
• Monitoring CCTV systems and reporting suspicious activity.
• Ensuring compliance with site-specific health, safety and security procedures.
• Providing professional customer service to staff, contractors and visitors at all times.

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Own transport due to the location of the site.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT and report-writing skills.
• Previous experience in security, gatehouse operations and access control.
• Strong observation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with challenging situations.
• Flexible approach to working patterns and operational requirements.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to work at one of the UK's largest power stations, where no two days are the same. You'll be part of a professional team responsible for securing a major national infrastructure site while benefiting from a stable, permanent role with excellent training and development opportunities.