Retail Security Officer

Bardwood; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment specialist for the facilities industry is looking for a part-time Retail Security Officer in Tonbridge. Responsibilities include patrolling the store, monitoring disturbances, and ensuring safety for both staff and customers. The ideal candidate must possess a valid SIA License, have a checkable work history, and be physically fit to perform assigned tasks. This role offers flexibility in shift timings and comes with various benefits once transferred to the client, including company-funded license renewal and loan options.

Benefits

Company-funded SIA License renewal

Cycle to work scheme

Smart tech purchase options

Salary finance loans

Retail vouchers

Life cover

Private medical cover

Childcare vouchers

Private pensions

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid SIA License.
• 5-year checkable work history is required.
• Experience in a similar role is advantageous.
• Must be physically fit to undertake tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the retail store premises.
• Investigate disturbances and monitor entry/exit points.
• Call for help in emergencies and operate theft-detecting devices.
• Deal with large crowds and maintain positive customer relations.

Skills

SIA License

Customer relations

Physical fitness

Job description

About the role

Title – Retail Security Officer

Pay Rate – 12.21

Location – Tonbridge

Shift Timings – Part time and 16 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.