Enhanced Security Officer

EDF Energy Limited; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

EDF Energy Limited, Bridgwater, is seeking an Enhanced Security Officer to help protect the site and people on a demanding 12-hour shift pattern, averaging 42 hours per week. The role includes security checks, vehicle liaison, incident reporting, and adherence to DCO obligations on the Hinkley Point C project.

Applicants should have a basic education in Maths, English and IT, and preferably hold an SIA licence. A National Security Clearance vetting may be required to join the team.

Qualifications

• Basic education in Maths, English and IT.
• SIA licence desirable but not essential.
• Ability to pass National Security Clearance Vetting.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Health & Safety procedures.
• Conduct vehicle and personnel checks; follow DCO obligations.
• Escalate delivery issues as needed.
• Deploy on tasks as directed by the supervisor.
• Operate at Site Main Entry Point.
• Carry out vehicle and personnel searches.
• Conduct high-visibility patrols (foot and mobile).
• Maintain Proof of Presence.
• Respond to security incidents and coordinate follow‑ups.
• Produce incident reports.
• Liaise with Emergency services.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Customer focus

Education

Maths, English and IT basics

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Enhanced Security Officer
G4S Security
Hinkley Point C

Location: Bridgwater
Hours: Average 42 hours per week, based on a 12-hour shift pattern rotating through days, nights and weekends
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off. 05:30am-17:30pm + 06:30am‑18:30pm / 17:30pm- 05:30am + 18:30pm‑06:30am
Pay rate: £17.42 per hour

Enhanced Security Officers play a vital role in the protection of our Client's premises, assets, personnel and visitors, which are the key priorities of G4S. They are required to project a security presence which is both commanding and authoritative whilst remaining calm and professional at all times.
Security Officers fulfil various roles as tasked by their Supervisors and as such are high profile enablers to the site and a key representative of G4S and the Hinkley Point C Project. Part of the Security duties include being trained to use the Delivery Management System and liaising with vehicle drivers arriving on the main construction site and checking all details are correct and vehicles are released to and from the site in accordance with our DCO obligations. All duties are to be conducted with Health & Safety at the forefront of any task and in full compliance with the Assignment Instructions and Site Guidance Procedures.

Our Enhanced Security Officers employed on the Hinkley Point C Project are trained to an enhanced service level and their performance must meet or exceed the expectations of G4S and our Client.

Previous security experience is desirable but is not essential. Successful candidates are required to hold a valid Security Industry Authority (SIA) Licence (Security Guard level or above).

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with all Health & Safety procedures as set by our Client and G4S
• Conduct delivery vehicle and person checks and comply with DCO obligations
• Escalate any delivery issues accordingly
• Deploy on task as set by the supervisor
• Conduct duties at the Site Main Entry Point
• Carry out search procedures on vehicles and personnel
• Conduct high visibility patrols (foot & mobile)
• Operate Proof of Presence
• Respond to security incidents and assist in the coordination of follow up activities
• Produce incident reports
• Liaise with Emergency services
• Operate, maintain equipment and report equipment failures/faults.
• Deliver the highest standards of customer and employee care

Experience Skills & Competencies

• Strong Written and verbal Communication Skills- Teamwork
• Adaptable and Flexible
• Customer Focussed

Educational Requirements/Qualifications

• A basic standard of education in Maths, English and IT

Preferred Experience

• A security professional with prior experience gained in a corporate, Critical National Infrastructure, Police or Military environment
• Understanding of H&S requirements

Personal Qualities

• Highest levels of integrity, respectfulness and professionalism required at all times
• Open, trusting and in the spirit of mutual support, especially when dealing with conflicts of interests
• An engaging and proactive 'can do' attitude where successes and failures are shared
• Doing what we say we are going to do and only committing to what can be done
• Listen and communicate effectively
• Ability to plan ahead as far as possible and share intelligence to prevent surprises

Specific Occupational Requirements

• Ability to pass and hold National Security Clearance Vetting
• A current, valid Security Industry Authority (SIA) Licence is desirable, however full SIA training can be provided to suitable candidates
• Able to produce a five year verifiable work history

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Why Join Us?

For more than 60 years, nuclear power stations in the UK have been quietly keeping Britain fuelled with massive amounts of home-grown energy.

Our teams up and down the country are proudly continuing to serve the nation – but they also have an eye on the future.

EDF is leading the UK's nuclear renaissance with the construction of a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C and plans for a new power station at Sizewell C in Suffolk.

Nuclear power is the most reliable, low-carbon energy source currently available to the UK. EDF is playing a key role in the development of nuclear sites, while Hinkley Point C will provide low-carbon electricity to meet 7% of the UK demand. The project is already making a positive impact on the local and national economy as well as boosting skills and education.

We’re not just building new nuclear power stations. We’re developing careers, upskilling generations and creating thousands of employment and apprenticeship opportunities across a variety of skills areas.

It takes a special kind of person to work in the nuclear energy industry and although we have thousands of them there’s always a need for more.

Our industry has a mind-boggling range of opportunities and more jobs, and in more places, than you might think. But it’s also an industry which is changing.

We’re a responsible business and proud to be Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity. With size, age and experience, we believe we can do even more.