Security Guard

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

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a proactive Security Guard for its Sizewell B Power Station. The role includes managing security duties such as access control and patrols, and requires a minimum education of GCSE or equivalent. Candidates should demonstrate effective communication, teamwork, and a proactive approach. The salary ranges from £35,059 to £45,641, complemented by additional shift pay and comprehensive benefits. This position offers flexibility and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Enhanced parental leave

Electric vehicle leasing

Health insurance

Product discounts

Gym membership

Qualifications

• Understanding of security procedures would be an advantage.
• Security Industry Authority (SIA) qualification is a plus.
• GCSE passes in English and mathematics are advantageous.
• Ability to complete detailed reports.
• Previous security experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure activities comply with site and security requirements.
• Maintain records and logs related to security.
• Undertake general security guard duties.

Skills

Understanding of security procedures

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive approach

Education

GCSE/national qualification standards or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

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 modern security techniques. Full training will be given in all aspects of the job.

Pay, benefits and culture

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). You'll be appointed based on the parameters outlined in the Company Agreement as well as your existing salary, competence, experience and qualifications.

Benefits include enhanced parental leave, electric vehicle leasing, health insurance, product discounts, critical illness insurance, technology vouchers, gym membership, season ticket loans.

At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued and celebrated.

We do right by each other and everyone's welcome. 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're a disability‑confident employer and will do all we can to help with your application. If you need reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

We foster a dynamic and inclusive environment where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation.

What you'll be doing

You will ensure that 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.

Undertaking and advising on general security guard duties.

Maintaining appropriate records of occurrences and all logs related to the security department and producing management printouts and/or reports as requested.

Who you are

Successful applicants must demonstrate a pro‑active approach and be able to work flexibly as a member of a team with the minimum level of supervision.

Qualifications and experience:

• An understanding of security procedures would be an advantage.
• Security Industry Authority (SIA) qualification in security or a service background would be an advantage.
• Minimum education of GCSE/national qualification standards or equivalent.
• Applicants with grade A and above passes in English and mathematics will be advantaged.
• Articulate, well‑mannered and able to respond in a tactful and discretionary manner.
• Ability to complete detailed and meaningful verbal and written reports of specific and routine incidents.
• Previous security experience and computer literacy desirable.
• Proven experience of being proactive and working as an effective member of a close‑knit team.
• Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to work duties and cover arrangements.

Closing date for applications

Sunday, January 4th 2026. Interviews will follow later in January.

Security Vetting

To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which ordinarily requires you to have been a resident of the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years.

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