Relief Security Officer

Equans; Tameside; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider is seeking a Relief Security Officer for Tameside General Hospital. The role involves providing a high-quality security service, ensuring the safety of staff and visitors, and undertaking various security-related tasks. Applicants must have a valid SIA licence, good communication skills, and the ability to work within a team. A range of benefits is offered, including annual leave and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Successfully complete Physical Intervention training and annual updates.
• Respond to fire alarm activation and ensure site access is clear.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide security service tailored to needs of hospital staff and visitors.
• Regularly patrol the hospital site to deter theft or vandalism.
• Respond to alarm activations on the site.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Competent in the use of two-way radio system

Computer literate

Ability to handle violent and aggressive situations

Education

Full valid SIA licence

Full valid CCTV licence (desirable)

Tools

CCTV systems

Alarm systems

Door access systems

Job description

Overview

Equans is recruiting for a Relief Security Officer to join our team in Tameside General Hospital, Fountain Street OL6 9RW. This is a permanent, full-time role working 42 hours per week. On offer is a salary of £27,911.52 per annum and benefits package.

Shift Pattern

What will you deliver?

To provide a high quality and effective Security Service tailored to meet the needs of the individuals who use or work at Tameside General Hospital / Salford Royal Hospital and delivered by well-trained and motivated staff. Provide a security service that is in accordance with the agreed security FM service specification.

• Provide a security service provision for all the key stakeholders as per the FM service specification.
• Security and protection of all Trust staff, visitors, and patients.
• Familiarise and adhere to the Local Operating Procedures and Assignment Instructions at all times.

• Carry out the appropriate locking and unlocking procedures on buildings.
• Regularly patrol the hospital site as a deterrent against theft or vandalism using the electronic checkpoints and report to the Trust in accordance.

• Check all buildings out of hours to ensure that they are fully secured.

• Provide security patient/staff and visitor escorts upon request.
• Respond to any requests for assistance with violent and aggressive situations.
• Respond to any alarm activations on the site.
• Instigate Police response and Alarm Engineer to off-site burglar alarms.
• Undertake any other duties relating to security which may be requested by the Security Manager or Supervisor.

• Management of Lost & Found Property, record and provide a safe custody of all Lost and Found Property.
• Issue swipe card/ID cards

Requirements

• Successfully complete the Physical Intervention training and annual two-day update training. And all mandatory training.
• A full valid SIA licence.
• A full valid CCTV licence. (desirable)
• Competent in the use of two-way radio system.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent in the use of the telephone.
• Computer literate.
• Competent in the use of CCTV systems.
• Comply with Data Protection.
• Competent in the use of the door access systems.
• Familiar with response procedure for Alarm systems.
• Respond to fire alarm activation, ensuring site access is clear.
• Competent in alarm panel re-setting procedure
• Must be a team player and works well with others.

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

Our ambition

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values-Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers\' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements

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The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.