Ref 77 · Contract · New Malden KT3

Secure On Site Security; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Training opportunities

Staff progression opportunities

Great earning potential

Supportive management

Job summary

Secure On Site Security in London is seeking a well-presented Retail Security Officer to protect life, property and customers at a South West London site (KT3). You will be part of a frontline team delivering vigilant, professional security services for a busy supermarket and cash and carry.

The role requires an in-date SIA licence, right to work in the UK and flexibility to take additional shifts. You will patrol, monitor CCTV and alarms, report incidents promptly, and deliver excellent

Qualifications

• In-date SIA licence is required.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to account for the previous 5 years (BS7858 screening).
• Experience in busy customer-facing environments.
• Desire to work additional shifts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health and safety compliance and alarm systems.
• Respond to incidents and protect life and property.
• Prevent loss by patrolling and reporting suspicious activity.
• Deter crime and report incidents to relevant authorities.
• Monitor CCTV and control site access.
• Report crime risks and suggest improvements.

Skills

SIA licence

Customer care

Patrolling

Reporting

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Job description

Secure On Site is a values based modern security services company. We provide Retail Security Guarding Services to a modern supermarket and cash and carry providing ethnic foods in South West London. We are seeking a well-presented, articulate, reliable team player to provide frontline Retail Security for our contract in South West London KT3.

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 and cash and carry providing ethnic foods in South West London
• Access to industry-leading training
• Great staff progression opportunities
• Experienced and friendly security colleagues
• Supportive management team