Retail security officer

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

Job summary

A recruitment specialist company is seeking a Retail Security Officer in Hawkhurst, England. The officer will be responsible for patrolling the retail premises, responding to disturbances, and ensuring the safety of both staff and customers. Applicants should possess an SIA License, have a checkable 5-year work history, and be physically fit. The role offers a pay rate of £13.50 per hour and various employee benefits upon transfer, including a company-funded SIA license renewal and private medical cover.

Benefits

Company-funded SIA License renewal

Cycle to work scheme

Smart tech purchasing scheme

Salary finance loans

Retail vouchers

Save as you earn

Life cover

Private medical cover

Childcare vouchers

Private pensions

Opportunity for career progression

Qualifications

• SIA License required for the role.
• 5-year checkable work/career history needed.
• Experience in a similar role is an advantage.
• Must be physically fit to perform tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure is essential.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling the retail store premises.
• Investigating disturbances and monitoring entry/exit points.
• Responding to emergency situations confidently.
• Managing large crowds and fostering positive customer relations.

Skills

SIA License

Physical fitness

Customer relations

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

About the role

Title – Retail security officer

Pay Rate – £13.50

Location – Cranbrook

Shift Timings – 45 hours a week throughout 5 days , required working weekends (1 hour of unpaid breaks)

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.