Retail security officer

BARDWOOD SUPPORT SERVICES; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SIA license renewal

Cycle to work

Smart tech purchase plan

Salary advances

Retail vouchers

Life cover

Private medical cover

Pensions

Job summary

BardWood Support Services is seeking a Retail Security Officer in Edinburgh. You will patrol store premises, assist staff and customers, and monitor entry/exit points across regional sites to ensure safety and security.

Holders of an SIA license with a 5-year, checkable history are preferred, along with prior security experience. The role requires physical fitness and the ability to work under pressure. Pay is £16.60 per hour with shifts including days and weekends.

Qualifications

• SIA License.
• 5-year checkable work/career history.
• Experience in a similar role is advantageous.
• Physically fit to undertake tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling the Retail Store Premises.
• Handing out baskets.
• Greeting customers and helping staff.
• Investigating disturbances and monitoring entry/exit points.
• Calling for help in emergencies and operating theft-detecting devices.
• Building positive customer relations.

Skills

SIA License

5-year history

Security experience

Physical fitness

Work under pressure

Job description

About the role

Title – Retail security officer

Pay Rate – £16.60ph

Location – Edinburgh

Shift Timings – Must be flexible to work days and weekends– should be able to drive with access to own vehicle and cover all the sites within the region

You will be working across various well-known retail stores, 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.