Retail Security Officer

BARDWOOD; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 31,905,000 - 43,188,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SIA license renewal

Cycle to work

Smart tech purchases

Salary advances

Retailer vouchers

Save as you earn

Life cover

Private medical cover

Childcare vouchers

Private pensions

Job summary

BardWood is seeking a Retail Security Officer for a well-known retail store in Folkestone. The role involves patrolling premises, monitoring entry/exit points and assisting with security incidents.

You will work shifts Wednesday–Friday, with additional Friday hours, and must maintain a professional presence to deter theft and ensure staff and visitor safety. Transfer to a client on a permanent basis after 12 weeks is required, with benefits including SIA license renewal, cycle to work, smart

Qualifications

• SIA license valid and current.
• 5-year checkable work history requested.
• Experience in security roles is advantageous.
• Physically fit and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Patrol retail store premises.
• Monitor entry/exit points and respond to disturbances.
• Call for assistance in emergencies and operate security devices.
• Interact with customers to build positive relations.

Skills

SIA License

Work history

Under pressure

Education

5-year checkable history

Job description

About the role

Title – Retail Security Officer

Pay Rate – 13.10

Location – Folkstone

Shift Timings – Wednesday–Friday 15:00–22:00 / Friday 10:00–18:00.

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.
• 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.