Retail Security Officer

BARDWOOD SUPPORT SERVICES; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SIA license renewal funded

Cycle to work scheme

Smart tech purchase option

Salary finance loans

Vouchers for retailers and holidays

Private medical cover

Private pensions

Job summary

BardWood Support Services is seeking a Retail Security Officer for a well-known Kirkcaldy store. You will patrol the premises, monitor entrances and exits, and ensure the safety of staff and visitors during evening shifts.

As a successful candidate you will hold an SIA license, have a 5-year checkable work history, be physically fit, and capable of remaining calm under pressure while building positive customer relations.

Qualifications

• SIA Licence is required.
• Minimum 5-year checkable work history.
• Experience in a similar security role is advantageous.
• Physically fit and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling the Retail Store Premises.
• Investigating Disturbances and monitoring entry/exit points.
• Calling for help in emergencies and operating theft-detecting devices.
• Building positive customer relations while effectively managing crowds.

Skills

SIA Licence

5-year history

Experience in security

Work under pressure

Physically fit

Job description

About the role

Title – Retail Security Officer

Pay Rate – £13.10

Location – Kirkcaldy

Shift Timings – Monday 15:00–24:00; Wednesday–Thursday 15:00–24:00; Sunday 15:00–24:00.

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.