Opportunities At TCS - Security Guard

Serco; Oakhanger; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing app

Training and development funding

Discounts across 1,000 retailers

Job summary

A leading security services provider is seeking a Security Guard in Oakhanger. This role involves maintaining safety at a Ministry of Defence site through patrols, CCTV operation, and compliance with security protocols. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, the ability to hold SC clearance, and a valid UK driving licence. The position offers competitive salaries and extensive benefits including training opportunities, health plans, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Ability to hold or obtain SC clearance.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail required.
• UK citizenship or eligible UK passport status.

Responsibilities

• Carry out patrols, escorting duties, vehicle checks, and bag searches.
• Operate CCTV and site security systems.
• Liaise with on-site security teams and external agencies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Security Industry Authority licence (or willingness to undertake training)

SC (Security Check) clearance

Valid Full UK Manual Driving Licence

Job description

Opportunities At TCS – Security Guard

Location: TCS Oakhanger, GU35 9JE

Salary: Competitive salaries plus excellent benefits

Schedule: Day and night shifts

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Security Guard in our TCS team, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining the safety and integrity of a secure Ministry of Defence site. Your work will help protect colleagues, visitors, contractors, and critical infrastructure every day.

You’ll be part of a team that takes pride in creating impactful solutions and supporting a safer future for the communities we serve. With trust, care, and purpose at the heart of what we do, your contribution will help ensure a safe environment where colleagues can focus on delivering essential operations.

What You’ll Do As a Security Guard

• Carry out patrols, escorting duties, vehicle checks, and bag searches
• Operate CCTV and site security systems
• Respond to changing Home Office threat levels and MOD Counter Terrorist Response Levels
• Support the site mission by acting as first line defenceLiaise with on‑site security teams and external agencies
• Comply with contract KPIs, local procedures, and safety, risk, and compliance standards

Does this sound like you?

• You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have…
• The ability to hold or obtain SC (Security Check) clearance
• A Security Industry Authority licence (or willingness to undertake training)
• A valid Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• UK citizenship or eligible UK passport status

What We Offer

• Holidays: 25 days (no bank holiday entitlement)
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax‑free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
• Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.