Retail security officer

BARDWOOD SUPPORT SERVICES; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-funded SIA License renewal

Cycle to work scheme

Private medical cover

Private pensions

Life cover

Salary advances

Job summary

BardWood Support Services Limited is seeking a Retail Security Officer in Abingdon to protect staff and customers in a busy retail setting. You will patrol premises, monitor entrances, assist staff and greet shoppers, ensuring safety and security throughout the store day by day.

The role is full-time (50 hours per week) with day shifts and weekends. Pay is £14.90 per hour, with a permanent transfer after 12 weeks and benefits on transfer including pension, private medical cover and cycle-to-work

Qualifications

• SIA license is required.
• Five-year checkable work history or career history.
• Experience in a similar security role is advantageous.
• Physically fit and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling the retail store premises.
• Handing out baskets to customers.
• Greeting customers and assisting staff.
• Investigating disturbances and monitoring entry/exit points.
• Calling for help in emergencies and operating theft-detecting devices.
• Managing large crowds and building positive customer relations.

Skills

SIA License

5-year history

Experience in a similar role

Job description

About the role

Title - Retail security officer

Pay Rate - £14.90 ph

Location - Abingdon Fairacres

Shift Timings - Full time 50 hours per week- Must be flexible to work day shifts and weekends

You will be working in a well-known retail store, which holds various stock. Officers are responsible for providing safety and security to both staff and visitors alike.

What will you get in return?

Please note all our roles require transfer to our client on a permanent basis after 12 weeks, with the following amazing benefits being offered upon transfer.

• Company-funded SIA License renewal.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Smart tech - allowing employees to buy the latest tech, deducted from their salaries monthly at no additional interest.
• Salary finance loans and monthly advances.
• Vouchers across various retailers such as Sainsbury's, Argos, and ASDA, as well as holidays, leisure, fashion, pets, and many more.
• Save as you earn.
• Life cover.
• Private medical cover.
• Childcare vouchers.
• Private pensions.
• Fantastic opportunity to join an evolving family.

Your main responsibilities may include:

• Patrolling the Retail Store Premises.
• Handing out baskets
• Greeting customers and helping staff
• Investigating Disturbances, as well as monitoring the entry and exit points of the retail store.
• Confidently calling for help in emergency situations and operating theft-detecting devices.
• Effectively dealing with large crowds and building positive customer relations.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following:

• SIA License.
• 5-year checkable work/career history.
• Experience in a similar role, would an advantage
• Physically fit to undertake given tasks.
• Possess the ability to work under pressure.

About our company

At BardWood Support Services we are recruitment specialists, supporting the facilities industry in the UK since 2015. We recognize that PEOPLE are our most valued resource and as such we aim to ensure our employees are matched within the right role that suits them, with a view to help them progress.