Retail Security Officer

Bardwood; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing specialist for retail security is seeking a Retail Security Officer in Royal Tunbridge Wells. The role involves ensuring safety and security at a busy retail store. Key responsibilities include patrolling the premises, investigating disturbances, and monitoring entry points. Ideal candidates will have an SIA License, good customer relations skills, and the ability to handle pressure. A part-time role, offering flexibility and various employee perks including company-funded SIA License renewal, private medical cover, and child care vouchers.

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

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Possess a valid SIA License.
• Must have a 5-year checkable work/career history.
• Experience in a similar role is an advantage.
• Physically fit to undertake given tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the retail store premises.
• Investigate disturbances and monitor entry and exit points.
• Call for help in emergencies.
• Deal with large crowds and build customer relations.

Skills

SIA License

Customer relations

Physical fitness

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

About the role

Title – Retail Security Officer

Pay Rate – 12.21

Location – Tunbridge Wells

Shift Timings – Part Time and 28 hrs/week (Must be flexible)

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.