Retail Security Officer

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

Job summary

A leading security services recruitment firm is seeking a Retail Security Officer in Southampton. The role requires patrolling a well-known retail store and ensuring the safety of staff and customers. Candidates must have an SIA License and a checkable work history. This position offers a pay rate of £13.50 per hour and numerous benefits, including company-funded SIA License renewal, cycle-to-work scheme, private medical cover, and childcare vouchers. Flexibility in shift hours is necessary due to client requirements.

Benefits

Company-funded SIA License renewal

Cycle to work scheme

Smart tech purchasing plan

Salary finance loans and monthly advances

Retail vouchers for various stores

Save as you earn

Life cover

Private medical cover

Childcare vouchers

Private pensions

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• SIA License is mandatory for this position.
• 5-year checkable work or career history required.
• Experience in a similar security role is advantageous.
• Must be physically fit to undertake the tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure is essential.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the retail store premises regularly.
• Investigate disturbances and monitor entry and exit points.
• Call for assistance during emergencies confidently.
• Manage large crowds and build positive customer relationships.

Job description

About the role

Title – Retail Security Officer

Pay Rate – £13.50

Location – Southampton

Shift Timings – 45 hours per week, officer should be flexible as per client's requirements.

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.