Incident Responder

Babcock International; Chester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider in Capenhurst is seeking an Incident Responder to protect people and assets. The role includes responding to emergencies, conducting patrols, and managing site security. Candidates must have relevant experience and a full UK driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development. This is a full-time role involving 12-hour shifts in a safe and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Responsibilities

• Conducting foot and vehicle patrols, perimeter checks, and building inspections.
• Operating control room systems, monitoring CCTV, and responding to emergency calls.
• Managing access control, vehicle searches, and key registers at the main gate.
• Supporting emergency response and coordination with emergency services.
• Maintaining fitness and upholding safety and compliance standards.

Skills

Previous experience in Military, Police, Fire Service or Security

Good standard of health and fitness

Flexibility to adapt to normal and emergency shift patterns

Conflict management and incident response experience

Strong report writing and intelligence handling skills

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Security Industry Authority Accredited (SIA)

Job description

Job Title: Incident Responder
Location: Capenhurst, Cheshire
Compensation: £38,641.05 rising to £41,193 after 6-month probation + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF57119

Be the First Line of Defence in a Role That Truly Matters

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as an Incident Responder at Capenhurst, near Chester, Cheshire.

The role

As an Incident Responder, you’ll be at the forefront of protecting people, assets and operations. This is a dynamic and high-impact role where your actions directly contribute to national security and public safety. You’ll respond to medical, fire and safety incidents, manage site security, and ensure operational integrity through proactive patrols and emergency response.

It’s a career that builds resilience, sharpens leadership, and offers real purpose.

Day-to-day you’ll be:

• Conducting foot and vehicle patrols, perimeter checks, and building inspections
• Operating control room systems, monitoring CCTV, and responding to emergency calls
• Managing access control, vehicle searches, and key registers at the main gate
• Supporting emergency response, including initial command duties and coordination with emergency services
• Maintaining fitness, completing training exercises, and upholding safety and compliance standards

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role.

The role is based onsite at Capenhurst, and the set working times are 4 on 4 off (2 days, 2 nights – 12-hour shifts), totalling 42 hours per week.

Essential experience of the Incident Responder

• Previous experience in Military, Police, Fire Service or Security
• Good standard of health and fitness
• Flexibility to adapt to normal and emergency shift patterns
• Conflict management and incident response experience
• Strong report writing and intelligence handling skills

Qualifications for the Incident Responder

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Security Industry Authority Accredited (SIA) is desirable

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional FeesReservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’.

We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date

03/12/2025