Night Security Officer

Guarding UK; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security service provider in Southampton is seeking a Night Security Officer to ensure the safety and professionalism of the site. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the security industry and hold valid SIA licenses. The position offers competitive pay, employee benefits such as annual leave, and a work environment committed to inclusivity.

Benefits

Ride to Work Scheme

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

3% pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Long Service Rewards

Employee of the Month/Year

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in the Security Industry.
• Excellent customer service delivery and communication skills.
• Outstanding personal appearance and grooming standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and look of the site.
• Perform access control and greet visitors.
• Complete daily occurrence book diligently.

Skills

Security Industry Experience

English Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Customer Service

Report Writing Skills

Time Management

Client Engagement

Education

Valid SIA Security Guard or Door Supervisor License

Valid SIA CCTV License

Job description

Job Advert

Position: Night Security Officer
Location: Southampton - West Quay Retail Park
Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour
Working Hours: Sunday to Thursday Nights 19:00-07:00
Closing Date: 02/12/2025
Job ID: 786

Are you an ambitious individual who has a passion to develop your career in providing excellent safety and outstanding customer service? If so, this will be a great opportunity to work in one of our immaculate sites.

Who we are

We are GUK, and together we are proud to be at the forefront of protection management across multiple sectors. We offer the ultimate in business security solutions and deliver the highest quality of professional service.

Job role

You will be responsible for maintaining the look and feel of our pristine site and ensuring the safety of this modern building with your customer service and support for those who work and visit the building. The role is critical to ensure our operational day‑to‑day frontline services work like clockwork. A typical day for someone who is self‑motivated could include access control, greeting visitors, regular patrols, and completing the daily occurrence book. You will then finish every shift with a good thorough handover.

You are an individual who communicates well, has a strong sense for reliability and understands the importance of being smartly presented in uniform at all times. You would also need to be proactive and always willing to learn.

You will receive full training and we are looking for motivated individuals who will make a measurable contribution to the continued success of GUK.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum of 5 years experience in the Security Industry
• Excellent English language and communication skills
• Good leadership skills
• Excellent customer service delivery
• Good speaking & listening skills
• Ability to complete individual and team set tasks
• Excellent report writing & IT/computing skills
• Outstanding personal appearance, etiquette & grooming standard
• Project/task management & working well under pressure
• Timekeeping & time management skills
• Client engagement

Qualifications Required

• Valid SIA Security Guard or Door Supervisor License
• Valid SIA CCTV License

Employee Benefits

• Ride to Work Scheme
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 3% pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Credit Union
• Long Service Rewards
• Employee of the Month/Year

Equal Opportunities

GUK / RUK is an equal opportunities employer; we encourage applications from a diverse range of individuals. We believe that a diverse talented workforce nurtures excellence and makes us a great place to work, where individuality and inclusivity are celebrated.

We reserve the right to stop taking applications when we have had a suitable amount of responses.