Ref 29 · Permanent, full-time · Colindale NW9

Secure On Site Security; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate reviewed annually

Workplace pension

Great earning potential

Modern NW London supermarket

Industry-leading training

Staff progression opportunities

Supportive management team

Job summary

Secure On Site is recruiting for a frontline Retail Security Officer to protect staff and customers at a busy North West London supermarket (NW9). You will monitor CCTV and alarms, patrol the site, and respond to incidents with professionalism.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid SIA licence, be well presented, reliable and customer-focused, with experience in busy retail environments. You will work as part of a team and may take on additional shifts.

Qualifications

• Must hold an in-date SIA licence and right to work in the UK.
• Demonstrates vigilant patrolling and accurate reporting of activity.
• Experience in busy customer-facing environments desirable.
• Willing to take on additional shifts and work flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Protection of life: monitor PPE, report hazards and monitor alarms.
• Protection of property: respond to incidents and patrol premises.
• Prevent loss: search staff/visitors/vehicles and protect information.
• Prevent crime: deter and report robbery, theft, or disorder.
• Monitor alarms and CCTV; control site access and exit.
• Report risks and suggest crime-prevention improvements.

Skills

Smart professional appearance

In-date SIA licence

Right to work in UK

BS7858 screening

Patrolling and reporting

Customer care

Organisation and deadlines

Job description

Secure On Site is a values based modern security services company. We provide Retail Security Guarding Services to an oriental supermarket supplying ethnic foods in North West London. We are seeking a well-presented, articulate, reliable team player to provide frontline Retail Security for our contract in North West London, NW9.

Main duties

• Protection of life: monitor health and safety compliance (PPE), report or deal with hazards such as slips, and monitor alarm systems
• Protection of property and premises: respond to burglary, fire or flood situations, ensure security equipment is working and patrol vigilantly
• Prevent loss and waste: search staff, visitors and vehicles in accordance with assignment instructions, protect confidential information and reduce unnecessary use of equipment where authorised
• Prevent crime: deter and report robbery, burglary, criminal damage, theft, deception, assault, breach of the peace and public order offences
• Monitor and respond to alarms and CCTV; control access to and exit from the site
• Report crime risks (open windows, pallets by fence lines) and suggest improvements to crime prevention

Essential

• Smart, professional appearance in line with the site uniform standard
• In-date SIA licence
• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to account for the previous 5 years (BS7858 screening)
• Vigilant, comprehensive patrolling and accurate reporting of unusual activity
• Ability to implement search procedures in accordance with assignment instructions
• A passion for customer care and sensitivity to clients’ needs
• Experience in busy customer-facing environments within hospitality, customer services or corporate security
• Willing to be offered additional shifts
• Enthusiasm and motivation to be a performance-driven team player
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent organisational skills, working flexibly and to tight deadlines
• Data management and strong record-keeping skills

Desirable

• Previous retail or supermarket security experience
• Corporate security experience

Pay and benefits

• Hourly rate reviewed annually
• Workplace pension with employer contributions (auto-enrolment)
• Great earning potential
• Work at a modern supermarket supplying ethnic foods in North West London
• Access to industry-leading training
• Great staff progression opportunities
• Experienced and friendly security colleagues
• Supportive management team