Retail security officer

Bardwood Support Services; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-funded SIA License renewal.

Cycle to work scheme.

Smart tech salary deductions.

Salary finance loans and advances.

Vouchers and holidays.

Life cover.

Private medical cover.

Childcare vouchers.

Private pensions.

Job summary

BardWood Support Services is seeking a Retail Security Officer to cover various well-known retail stores in the Newcastle area, including Gateshead and surrounding sites. This role involves patrolling premises, assisting customers and staff, and responding to disturbances to ensure a safe shopping environment.

You must hold an SIA license, have a 5-year checkable work history, and be physically capable of handling the demands of the job.

Qualifications

• SIA license required.
• 5-year checkable work history.
• Experience in security or similar role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling the 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.

Skills

SIA License

Patrolling

Customer service

Job description

About the role

Title – Retail security officer

Pay Rate – £15.15ph

Location – Newcastle Upon Tyne

Shift Timings – Must be able to drive and flexible to work on weekdays and weekends around Newcastle area, Metro Centre, Gateshead, Silverlink Retail Park, Teeside, and Cleveland

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.