Security Fire Officer

Manchester Arndale; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-Winning Employer

Digital Learning

Retail Perks

Professional Growth

Flexible Pay

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Security Officer in the United Kingdom to patrol sites, respond to incidents and enforce safety procedures. The role requires flexibility, strong teamwork and a proactive approach to security operations.

The position involves a 4 on 4 off rota, site patrols, fire checks and coordination of security tasks to protect people and property. Training and career development are offered within a leading facilities management company.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to move between areas as training permits.
• Excellent team working skills.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Punctuality and reliability with strong time-management.
• Clear communication skills.
• Good organisational skills and ability to balance workload.
• Self-motivated with ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to work safely.
• Problem solving and confident decision making.
• First Aid trained with valid certificate.

Responsibilities

• Carry out security patrols and comply with assignment instructions.
• Conduct routine Fire patrols/checks and ensure procedures are followed.
• Book/weigh vehicles on and off site and record outbound items.
• Report any misuse, damage or threats to customers or OCS property.
• Raise safety concerns to Line Manager per Health & Safety policy.
• Carry out control room duties as required.
• Provide mail/courier sort and delivery support as needed.
• Adherence to site H&S policies and complete relevant documentation.

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Numeracy

Literacy

Punctuality

Communication

Organization

Self-motivation

Safety

Problem solving

First Aid

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values -Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

• Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks: With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

About The Role:

Working Pattern

4 on 4 off rota with pro rata cover days required to make the 48 hour per week average#

Job Overview:

Key Responsibilities:

• Compliance with security assignment instructions and SLA’s agreed in the contract to meet the requirements of the client and company
• Carry out security services patrols
• Carry out routine Fire patrols/checks
• To ensure that all Fire procedures are implemented and monitored at all times.
• Booking /weighing vehicles on & off site
• Recording of printed products leaving site
• Assist in compliance of all customer policies and procedures are adhered too
• To report immediately any misuse, damage or threat to the customers or OCS property & equipment
• Report any breach or unsafe practices in the workplace to Line Manager in accordance with the Company Health and Safety policy and procedures and with support from the Health and Safety Manager.
• To carry out control room duties as required
• Provide for fire checks, patrols and isolation fire panel when required
• Provide along with other security personnel mail/courier sort/collection/delivery service
• Adherence to company and site H & S policies
• Accurately and legibly complete all relevant documentation associated with all relevant tasks. All other reasonable requests to meet the needs of the business.

Skills Required:

• Flexibility – Ability to move between areas (training permitting) to meet the needs of the business.
• Excellent team working skills
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Punctuality, reliability with excellent time-management skills
• Ability to demonstrate good communication skills
• Good organisational skills and ability to balance workload in areas of priority
• Self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to work safely
• Problem solving skills and confident decision making
• First Aid trained and hold a Valid First Aid Certificate

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.