Retail Security Officer

Bardwood; Cheltenham, Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A security services provider is seeking a Retail Security Officer in Cheltenham. Responsibilities include patrolling the store, investigating disturbances, and ensuring safety for staff and customers. Ideal candidates must have an SIA License, retail experience, and the ability to work under pressure. This role offers a competitive pay rate and numerous company-funded benefits, including medical cover and childcare vouchers. Candidates should be flexible with shifts and able to drive.

Benefits

Company-funded SIA License renewal

Cycle to work scheme

Smart tech purchase program

Salary finance loans

Retail vouchers

Life cover

Private medical cover

Childcare vouchers

Private pensions

Opportunity for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role would be an advantage.
• 5-year checkable work/career history required.
• Physically fit to undertake the given tasks.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the retail store premises.
• Investigate disturbances and monitor entry and exit points.
• Call for help in emergencies and operate theft-detecting devices.
• Deal with large crowds and build positive customer relations.

Skills

SIA License

Retail experience

Ability to work under pressure

Driving

Job description

About the role

Title – Retail Security Officer

Pay Rate – £12.21

Location – Relief – Swindon/ Oxford/ Cheltenham/ Gloucester

Shift Timings – Various hours, must be flexible to work on 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• SIA License.
• 5-year checkable work/career history.
• Must be able to drive and have own transport.
• Must have Retail experience.
• 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.