Retail security officer

Bardwood; Castle Cary; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security recruitment firm is seeking a Retail Security Officer in Castle Cary, UK. The role involves patrolling a retail store, investigating disturbances, and ensuring the safety of staff and visitors. Candidates must hold an SIA Licence and have a checkable work history. The position offers competitive pay and numerous benefits including company-funded SIA Licence renewal, cycle to work scheme, and private medical cover.

Benefits

Company-funded SIA Licence renewal

Cycle to work scheme

Private medical cover

Childcare vouchers

Private pensions

Salary finance loans and monthly advances

Qualifications

• SIA Licence required.
• 5-year checkable work history needed.
• Experience in a similar role would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling the Retail Store Premises.
• Investigating disturbances and monitoring entry and exit points.
• Handling emergency situations and theft-detecting devices.

Skills

SIA Licence

Experience in a similar role

Ability to work under pressure

Physically fit

Job description

About the role

Title – Retail security officer

Pay Rate – 12.21

Location – Castle Cary

Shift Timings – 15.5 hours

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 Licence 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.
• 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 Licence.
• 5‑year checkable work/career history.
• Experience in a similar role – would be 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.