Relief Security Officer

Anchor Group Services; Cuerdley Cross; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Pension (auto-enrolment)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training discounts via Anchor Academy

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Job summary

Anchor Group Services is seeking a Relief Security Officer for a role at Fiddlers Ferry Power Station in Warrington. You will provide a visible security presence, patrol the site, manage access points, and respond to incidents while delivering a professional and friendly service.

The position requires a valid SIA licence, a full UK driving licence, and flexibility to cover various shifts including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. A CCTV licence is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Full 5-year employment history, verifiable
• Valid frontline SIA Licence
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• Desirable CCTV licence knowledge
• Customer service experience and conflict handling
• Flexible to meet job requirements and cover shifts
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Smart appearance and reliability

Responsibilities

• Protect client property, people and assets according to AI/site procedures
• Conduct regular site patrols including vehicle patrols
• Monitor and manage access control, issue passes and log vehicles
• Report irregularities and inform staff of policy and procedures
• Escalate incidents to Control Room/Managers or Emergency Services as needed
• Operate and monitor site CCTV equipment
• Complete reports by recording observations and events
• Maintain professional conduct at all times
• Assist customers and visitors with a professional service
• Respond to customer queries and requests appropriately

Skills

SIA Licence (Frontline)

Customer service

Communication skills

Driving Licence (UK Manual)

Patrolling

Job description

Job Role

Relief Security Officer

Working Hours

Zero hours

Pay

£13.45 per hour

Location

Fiddlers Ferry Power Station, Widnes Road, Warrington, WA5 2UT

Reporting to

Contracts Manager / Duty Manager

Overview

Anchor Group Services is looking for professional and reliable security professionals to join our team as a Relief Security Officer at Fiddlers Ferry Power Station in Warrington.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Security Officers who take pride in maintaining a safe and secure environment while delivering a professional and approachable service. We are seeking individuals who can confidently engage with employees, contractors, visitors and members of the public, acting as a visible security presence and ensuring site procedures are followed at all times.

This role is based within a large industrial environment, requiring officers to remain vigilant, proactive, and responsive throughout their shifts. Responsibilities include conducting regular site patrols (including vehicle patrols using an on-site company vehicle), monitoring access and egress points, carrying out security checks, monitoring CCTV systems, responding to incidents, and reporting any suspicious activity or security concerns.

We are seeking officers with strong observational skills, strong verbal and written communication, a professional appearance, and the confidence to work independently while maintaining high standards of safety and security. The ability to remain alert, make sound decisions, and take a proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential risks is essential. This role requires flexibility, reliability, and a strong work ethic, as you will support the site security team by covering shifts as required, including a variety of days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays. The successful candidate must hold a valid SIA Licence as a minimum. A CCTV licence is preferred but not essential, provided you have knowledge of CCTV systems. A full UK Manual Driving Licence is required, as this role involves mobile patrols using an on-site company vehicle.

Duties Include

• Protecting the client’s property, people and/or assets by providing security services in direct accordance with the sites published Assignment Instructions (AI’s) and site-specific procedures
• Conducting regular patrols of the site to deter and detect unauthorised activity. (including vehicle patrols)
• Monitoring and managing access control, including issuing, checking passes, permits, or identification, and logging vehicles
• Preventing losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing offenders of policy and procedures
• Preventing and escalating incidents in a timely, accurate and appropriate manner to the Control Room, Shift Manager, Operations Manager or Emergency Services as appropriate for serious incidents
• Operating and monitoring site CCTV equipment
• Completing reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities
• Maintaining organisation's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Acting as a first line support to customers and visitors to site, providing a professional and friendly service
• Understanding the needs of our customer, respond accordingly to customer queries and requests and take appropriate action
• Maintaining professional conduct at all times

Requirements

• ESSENTIAL: Full 5-year employment checkable history
• ESSENTIAL: Valid frontline SIA Licence
• ESSENTIAL: Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• A CCTV licence is desirable but not essential, provided you have knowledge of CCTV systems.
• Customer service experience and confidence to handle conflict in a correct manner
• Flexible to meet the job requirements and cover shifts as required
• 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

Benefits

• Access to a range of nationally recognised courses to help further your career, via the Anchor Academy
• Access to SIA and First Aid training at discounted rates, with financial support available
• Auto Enrolment Pension (if earnings reach the minimum requirement for auto-enrolment)
• Stream - access to pay as you earn it
• Cycle to Work Scheme Available
• Full uniform provided
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling
• Hospital Saturday Fund
• Reward and Recognition awards

Other companies may call this role: Security Officer, Security Guard, Security Personnel, Protection Officer, Loss Prevention Officer, Security Specialist, Safety Officer, Security Coordinator, Security Analyst, Asset Protection Officer, Security Operations Officer, Security Risk Officer, Facilities Security Officer, Protection Officer, Workplace Safety & Security Officer, SIA Security Officer, Security Enforcement Officer

Within commuting distance of: Warrington, Great Sankey, Golborne, Widnes, Runcorn, St Helens, Leigh, Prescot, Northwich, Atherton, Altrincham, Hindley, Tyldesley, Wigan, Urmston, Westhoughton