Retail Security Officer

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

Job summary

A prominent security service provider is looking for a Retail Security Officer in Crewkerne. The role involves ensuring safety within a well-known retail store, responding to disturbances, and maintaining positive customer relations. Required qualifications include an SIA License and a checkable career history. The position offers a competitive pay rate of £12.21, along with benefits such as company-funded SIA License renewal and private medical cover. This is a fantastic opportunity for those seeking to grow within a reputable organization.

Benefits

Company-funded SIA License renewal

Cycle to work scheme

Smart tech purchasing scheme

Salary finance loans and monthly advances

Vouchers across various retailers

Life cover

Private medical cover

Childcare vouchers

Private pensions

Opportunity to join an evolving family

Qualifications

• Possess an SIA License.
• 5-year checkable work/career history required.
• Experience in a similar role is an advantage.
• Physically fit to undertake given tasks.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling the Retail Store Premises.
• Investigating disturbances and monitoring entry/exit points.
• Calling for help in emergencies and operating theft-detecting devices.
• Dealing effectively with large crowds and building positive customer relations.

Skills

SIA License

Ability to work under pressure

Strong physical fitness

Experience in a similar role

Job description

About the role

Title – Retail Security Officer

Pay Rate – £12.21

Location – Crewkerne

Shift Timings – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday day - 30hrs per week

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.