Ref 31 · Permanent, full-time · Stratford E15

Secure On Site Security; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Great earning potential

Industry-leading training

Staff progression opportunities

Friendly security colleagues

Job summary

Secure On Site Security is seeking a well-presented Retail Security Guard for a contract in East London E15. You will provide frontline security for a modern supermarket supplying Asian food products and accessories.

The role requires an in-date SIA license, vigilant patrolling, excellent customer service and the ability to report accurately. You’ll join a team with supportive management and good progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• In-date SIA licence required.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Experience in busy customer-facing environments.
• Willing to work additional shifts.
• Excellent observation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and monitor PPE compliance and report hazards.
• Respond to alarms, patrol premises and secure property.
• Search staff, visitors and vehicles per instructions.
• Deter and report theft, vandalism, and disturbances.
• Monitor CCTV and control site access.
• Provide accurate incident reporting and recommendations for prevention.

Skills

Vigilant patrolling

Customer service

Effective communication

Ability to work on own initiative

Team player

Education

SIA Licence (in-date)

Tools

Alarm systems

CCTV monitoring

Access control

Job description

Secure On Site is a values based modern security services company. We provide Retail Security Guarding Services to a modern supermarket supplying Asian food products and other accessories in East London. We are seeking a well-presented, articulate, reliable team player to provide frontline Retail Security for our contract in East London E15.

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 Asian food products and accessories in East London
• Access to industry-leading training
• Great staff progression opportunities
• Experienced and friendly security colleagues
• Supportive management team