Retail security officer

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

Job summary

A recruitment services company in the UK is seeking a Retail Security Officer for a well-known retail store in Tamworth. The role involves ensuring safety for staff and visitors, patrol duties, and dealing with disturbances. Candidates should have an SIA License and be physically fit to perform tasks under pressure. Numerous benefits are provided after a transfer to the client, including company-funded SIA license renewal and private medical cover.

Benefits

Company-funded SIA License renewal

Cycle to work scheme

Private medical cover

Life cover

Childcare vouchers

Private pensions

Salary finance loans

Qualifications

• 5-year checkable work/career history.
• 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.
• Handling emergency situations and operating theft-detecting devices.
• Dealing with large crowds and building customer relations.

Skills

SIA License

Ability to work under pressure

Confident in emergency situations

Positive customer relations

Physical fitness

Job description

About the role

Title – Retail security officer

Pay Rate – £12.21

Location – Tamworth

Shift Timings – Full time, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 11:30-22:00; Sunday 10:00-17:00

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 recognise 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.