Security Guard

EDF Energy; Hartford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is seeking a Security Guard to maintain safety at Sizewell B Power Station in the UK. Responsibilities include monitoring access control, conducting patrols, and maintaining security logs. Candidates should possess security industry knowledge and ideally an SIA qualification. This role offers training and a salary between £35,059 and £45,641, with additional shift pay. The successful candidate will join a diverse and collaborative team.

Benefits

Enhanced parental leave

Electric vehicle leasing

Health insurance

Product discounts

Critical illness insurance

Technology vouchers

Gym membership

Season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Knowledge of security procedures is an advantage.
• SIA qualification preferred.
• Previous security experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prevent and deter unauthorized access to site.
• Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms, and CCTV.
• Conduct external and internal patrols.
• Maintain appropriate records and logs related to security.

Skills

Security procedures knowledge

Pro-active approach

Team flexibility

English and mathematics (gcse)

Computer literacy

Education

Security Industry Authority (SIA) qualification

English and Mathematics 'C' grade or above

Job description

Security Guard – Leiston, UK

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required. We are looking for a Security Guard to join our team at Sizewell B Power Station. The successful candidates will be required to carry out security duties, including personnel and vehicle access control, patrols, maintaining appropriate security records and searches with particular emphasis on the use of modern security techniques.

Full training will be given in all aspects of the job. The salary range associated with this role is £35,059 to £45,641 with an additional allowance of shift pay in line with the appropriate salary point (£11,723 to £13,363). We offer benefits such as enhanced parental leave, electric vehicle leasing, health insurance, product discounts, critical illness insurance, technology vouchers, gym membership, and season ticket loans.

Job Description Responsibilities

• Prevent and deter unauthorised access to site.
• Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms and CCTV as appropriate.
• Conduct external and internal patrols.
• Maintain appropriate records of occurrences and all logs related to the security department and produce management printouts and/or reports as requested.
• Ensure all activities, including those undertaken by contract partners, are carried out with full regard to site licence requirements, security agreements, statutory regulations, company and local directives, procedures and safety rules.

Whether you’re in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. We’re on an action‑oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We aim for an equal gender balance and a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability, and supporting social mobility. We are a disability‑confident employer and will do all we can to help with your application.

Qualifications

• Security procedures knowledge is an advantage.
• Demonstrated pro‑active approach and flexibility as a team member with minimal supervision.
• Security Industry Authority (SIA) qualification preferred.
• English and mathematics ‘c’ and above grade passes are an advantage.
• Previous security experience and computer literacy desirable.
• Meet Security Vetting criteria – ordinarily requiring residence in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 4th January 2026, and interviews will follow later in January.

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Qualifications

• Security Industry Authority (SIA) qualification in security or service background.
• Previous security experience and computer literacy desirable.
• Flexible approach to work duties and cover arrangements.

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