Relief Security Officer

Securitas; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

Mentorship

Brand discounts

Give-back schemes

Job summary

Relief Security Officer role at Securitas UK across multiple sites in Cardiff. You will monitor access control, CCTV, and patrol the site, while welcoming staff, visitors and contractors and managing passes.

You will respond to incidents and assist with evacuations, helping protect people and assets at a major steel manufacturer. From day one, you'll gain access to Learning and Development opportunities, mentorship, and benefits from brand discounts to give-back schemes.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA Licence.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Eligibility for BPSS and Security Check clearance.
• British nationality and right to work in the UK.
• Strong written and verbal English.
• Valid UK passport and 5-year UK residency.
• Willing to undergo security screening and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring access control, CCTV and other security systems.
• Conducting regular security patrols across the site.
• Welcoming and assisting staff, visitors and contractors.
• Managing visitor passes and entry procedures.
• Responding to incidents, alarms and emergencies.
• Supporting evacuations and site security procedures.
• Locking/unlocking premises and maintaining logs.

Skills

SIA Licence

UK Driving Licence

BPSS/SC Clearance

Nationality UK

English Proficiency

Right to Work in UK

UK Passport

UK Residency 5y

Background Checks

Job description

Location: Cardiff, CF24 5YX
Pay: £13.10 per hour
Hours: Flexible shift pattern including evenings and weekends 48 hours per week 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am shifts days and nights
From day one, you'll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes!

Grade: 3.2 Relief

See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.

Working across multiple sites within a designated area, the Relief Security Officer will provide a professional security service in line with Assignment Instructions and site-specific requirements, helping to protect employees, visitors, property, and other assets. Supporting a leading steel manufacturing organisation focused on innovation, sustainability, and the circular economy, the Relief Security Officer will play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment. The Relief Security Officer will deliver exceptional customer service while upholding Securitas' core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness, contributing to the success of a business that values diversity, development, and investment in its people and local communities.

Job Description

You'll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:

• Monitoring access control, CCTV, and other security systems.
• Conducting regular security patrols across the site.
• Welcoming and assisting staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Managing visitor access, passes, and site entry procedures.
• Responding to incidents, alarms, and emergencies.
• Supporting evacuations and site security procedures.
• Locking and unlocking premises as required.
• Maintaining accurate reports, records, and logbooks.
• Supporting key management, parking control, and lost property procedures.
• Delivering excellent customer service while ensuring compliance with site policies and regulations.

Please note - The responsibilities listed here aren't the full picture—but they give you a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe you've got what it takes to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

What we're looking for:

We're looking for someone who sees a different world—someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you'll have:

• Valid SIA Licence.
• Valid UK driving Licence
• Eligible to obtain BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) and SC (Security Check) Clearance.
• British nationality required due to site security clearance requirements.
• Flexible to work days, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable employment, education, or address history.
• Hold a valid UK passport.
• Have been continuously resident in the UK for the last 5 years.
• Willing to undergo security screening and background checks.

Additional Information

See a different world with Securitas UK

Ready to make a difference? You're one step closer to joining over 322,000 colleagues worldwide who help make your world a safer place every day.

At Securitas, our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness guide everything we do. We believe in making a clear promise to our people:

• Opportunity – Seeing potential in every person
• People – Putting people at the heart of what we do
• Purpose – Making your world a safer place

So what happens next?

Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully and is here to support you throughout the process. Whatever the outcome, you'll always hear back from us.

Creating spaces for you to belong

We're proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Through our networks, partnerships and celebrations throughout the year, we're building a culture where differences are valued and people can be themselves.

Ready to see a rewarding world?

From day one, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Employee discounts with leading global and local brands.
• Health and wellbeing support, 24/7 online GP services.
• Pension and financial wellbeing resources and support.
• Life assurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee eligibility to EV Schemes (Subject to graded benefits).