On-Site Security Lead — 4 on/4 off

JDSPORTS; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

Staff discount

Job summary

JD Sports is seeking an experienced security professional to lead the Profit and Asset Protection shift at Kingsway Distribution Centre. You will supervise frontline officers, brief teams, and maintain site safety and compliance through robust investigations and timely reporting.

The role demands hands‑on leadership, strong HR awareness, and the ability to manage incidents and performance with discretion. Night/shift rotation knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a security officer role with supervisory experience or readiness to step into supervision.
• Confident, hands on leadership style, comfortable managing a team on the ground.
• Strong people management skills with direct and constructive conversations about performance.
• Experience or understanding of first level HR processes including return to works and absence management.
• Ability to carry out thorough, fair and objective investigations and produce clear written records.
• Organised and detail‑oriented, with the ability to ensure admin is completed to a high standard.
• Professional, calm and decisive; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• SIA Licensing is advantageous but not essential; experience in distribution/logistics security.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft packages such as emails, Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the security operation during the shift and ensure the team is deployed effectively.
• Brief the team at the start of each shift with clear tasks, priorities and updates.
• Monitor task completion and ensure activities follow Standard Operating Procedures.
• Enforce rotation to develop the team and maintain department awareness.
• Remain active on site and not confined to an office supervisory role.
• Identify capable officers and delegate administrative tasks with accurate records.
• Conduct regular one-to-one meetings with officers and document outcomes.
• Address performance gaps promptly and constructively.
• Support officer development and provide clear direction for improvement.
• Address conduct and performance concerns promptly, escalating when needed.
• Carry out initial investigations into security incidents with evidence gathering.
• Complete incident reports accurately and timely with all required information.
• Enforce site security policy and take appropriate action on non‑compliance.
• Escalate to Assistant Security Manager for formal outcomes as required.
• Maintain confidentiality throughout the investigation process.
• Keep the site safe, secure and compliant during shifts and in handover notes.
• Respond to incidents, escalating to leadership as appropriate.
• Oversee searches, patrols, and CCTV/access control in line with SOPs.
• Report risks and hazards promptly and accurately.
• Oversee visitor/contractor/staff check‑in/out in line with procedures.

Skills

Security supervision

Team leadership

People management

HR processes

Investigations

Documentation

SOP compliance

Communication skills

Security experience

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

JD Sports is seeking an experienced security professional to lead the Profit and Asset Protection shift at Kingsway Distribution Centre. You will supervise frontline officers, brief teams, and maintain site safety and compliance through robust investigations and timely reporting.

The role demands hands‑on leadership, strong HR awareness, and the ability to manage incidents and performance with discretion. Night/shift rotation knowledge is essential.