Safety and Security Assistant

IKEA; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading furniture retailer is looking for three Safety and Security Assistants in Southampton. The role requires a matured approach, situational awareness, and the ability to assess and respond to various situations. Responsibilities include greeting individuals, monitoring security systems, and handling administrative tasks like incident reports. This part-time position offers 24 hours a week, competitive pay, and various benefits, making it a great opportunity for those looking to grow in Risk and Compliance.

Benefits

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance of 4 times your pay

Enhanced statutory pension contributions

Interest-free loans

End of year gift

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Mature approach to tasks and situational awareness.
• Ability to assess environment quickly and decisively.
• Must be 18 years or older for Health and Safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet all persons entering the store.
• Monitor fire safety and security systems.
• Record incidents and maintain the Incident Reporting System.
• Complete administrative tasks such as audits and reports.

Skills

Situational awareness

Methodical work approach

Teamwork

Administrative tasks

Job description

IKEA Southampton are looking to welcome three Safety and Security Assistants to the team.

If you are looking to begin or grow in a career in Risk and Compliance, we want to hear from you!

This is an exciting role for someone with good experience in working with others, as you will greet people to the co-worker entrance (co-workers, contractors). As well as this, experience working in a fast-paced role handling administrative and operational tasks to ensure safety for our many customers and co-workers.

Induction will be one-to-one, and can be at a time in January after the holiday/New Year period, to ensure that it best suits you and our team. This can be discussed at interview.

At IKEA, we call this role a Unit Business Risk & Compliance Co-Worker.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £12.60 per hour.
• Part-time, 24 hours a week, which will include a combination of shifts inclusive of full weekends (both Saturdays and Sundays).
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

Working With Us Has Its Rewards

• 15% IKEA discount and discount portal helping you save hundreds on High Street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest free loans.
• End of year gift, Family Friendly policies and benefits.
• IKEA gives you the opportunity to grow with us.

and so much more!

Click below for a full list of our benefits: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310

What You’ll Need To Have

You will need a mature approach to tasks and good situational awareness whilst working as part of a dynamic team. The ability to assess your environment or situation at any given moment and to think quickly and decisively is essential.

You will work in a methodical manner, with a clear understanding of the sensitivity and confidentiality the role demands, whilst also diligently ensuring that records of incidents, checks and patrols are completed.

This role will be based primarily in the co-worker control room/reception area. This role is largely administrative, working on completing incident reports, as well as checking in contractors and visitors to the store.

Due to Health and Safety, you must be 18 years old or over.

What You’ll Be Doing Day To Day

• You meet and greet all persons entering the store and maintain visitor, contractors, customers and co-worker access to and from the store.
• You monitor fire safety and security systems, respond to alarms and initiate emergency response without delay and support the Safety & Security function in store through monitoring and review of CCTV and other security infrastructure.
• You are responsible for the recording of incidents and accidents; maintaining the Incident Reporting System and assist with Loss Prevention and detection of offenders.
• You will carry out administrative tasks, including audits, reports, maintaining and filing records and supporting the stores daily operations.

We Care For The People

It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace.

Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many.

Recruitment Process Information

• Please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to a face-to-face interview.
• We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Background checks must be completed by all successful candidates.

Background and Checks

• Criminal History

For any advice or support, email Recruiter [e-mail] and I will be happy to help!