Relief Security Officer

Anchor Group Services; Chatham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Cycle to Work Scheme

Uniform provided

Hospital Saturday Fund

Job summary

Anchor Group Services in Chatham is seeking a Relief Security Officer to join an established team. You will patrol sites, monitor activity and respond to incidents to keep staff and visitors safe.

The role requires flexibility to work days and nights on a zero-hours basis and to cover shifts across Chatham sites, including Ceva Chatham and Chatham Docks. Applicants must hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor license and a UK driving licence; CCTV licence is desirable.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience and confidence to handle conflict.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible to cover day and night shifts across sites.
• Reliable, punctual and well-groomed demeanor.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Access to AnchorAcademy training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular patrols and monitor activity to ensure safety and security.
• Respond promptly to incidents and liaise with site management.
• Maintain accurate records in line with procedures.
• Cover shifts across Chatham sites including Ceva Chatham and Docks.
• Operate and monitor CCTV as required.
• Provide professional, friendly service to visitors and staff.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Flexible to shifts

Reliable and punctual

Smart appearance

Teamwork

Tools

CCTV operation

Job description

Chatham, United Kingdom | Posted on 24/08/2026

At Anchor Group Services, our people are the foundation of our success. That's why we're committed to creating a supportive environment where you can develop your skills, progress your career and make a real impact.

As a leading provider of security, cleaning and facilities management services across the UK, we recognise that our success depends on the talent and dedication of our teams. That's why we invest in our people through a range of employee benefits, dedicated management support and wellbeing resources, including our Employee Assistance Programme.

Through our own Anchor Academy, you'll have access to hundreds of accredited training courses to help you develop your skills, thrive in your role and achieve your career goals.

Job Description

Job Role: Multi-Site Security Officer

WorkingHours: Zero hours - must be able to work both days and nights

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Location:Covering various sites within Chatham

Reportingto: Operations Manager

Overview

An excitingopportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Services, for an experienced security officer to join our established security team in Chatham as a Relief Security Officer.

As Relief Security Officer, you will be responsible for conducting regular patrols, monitoring activity to ensure a safe and secure environment for all visitors and staff.You will respond promptly to incidents, liaise professionally with colleagues, visitors and site management, and maintain accurate records in line with operational procedures. A strong presence, attention to detail, and commitment to upholding site security standards are essential. Candidates should also demonstrate flexibility with working hours and possess the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

You will be required to support the site security teams at Ceva Chatham and Chatham Docks by being flexible and reliable to cover shifts as required, this will include working a variety of days and nights.

The successful candidate must hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor (DS) Licence as a minimum . A CCTV Licence is desirable but not essential. A valid UK driving licence is also required.

Dutiesinclude:

• Protecting theclient’s property, people and/or assets by providing security services indirect accordance with the sites published Assignment Instructions (AI’s) andsite-specific procedures
• Preventinglosses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing offenders of policyand procedures
• Preventingand escalating incidents in a timely, accurate and appropriate manner to theControl Room/ Shift Manager/Operations Manager/Emergency Services asappropriate for serious incidents
• Operatingand monitoring site CCTV equipment
• Completingreports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillanceactivities
• Maintainingorganisation's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements
• Contributingto team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Acting as afirst line support to customers and visitors to site, providing a professionaland friendly service
• Understandingthe needs of our customer, respond accordingly to customer queries and requestsand take appropriate action
• Maintainingprofessional conduct at all times
  

Requirements

• Essential: Valid SIA Door Supervisor (DS) licence
• Essential: Valid UK Driving Licence
• Full 5-year employment checkable history
  
• Customer service experience and confidence to handleconflict in a correct manner
  
• Flexible to meet the job requirements
  
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  
• Smart appearance and be well-groomed
  
• Reliable and punctual
  
• High level of enthusiasm and passion
  
• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment
  
• Access to a rangeof nationally recognised courses to help further your career, via the AnchorAcademy
  
• Access to SIA andFirst Aid training at discounted rates, with financial support available
  
• Auto EnrolmentPension (if earnings reach the minimum requirement for auto-enrolment)
  
• Stream -access to pay as you earn it
  
• Cycle to WorkScheme Available
  
• Full uniformprovided
  
• Free EmployeeAssistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling
  
• HospitalSaturday Fund
  
• Reward andRecognition awards
  
• Free on-site parking
  

What’s Next?

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Within commuting distance of: Chatham,Strood, Chattenden, Gillingham, Cuxton, High Halstow, Wouldham, Cliffe, Burham, East Tilbury, Snodland, Upchurch, Meopham, Lower Halstow, Newington, Gravesend, Tilbury, Maidstone, Allhallows.

Anchor Group Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.