Security Guard

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Hollywater; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% pension

Retail discounts for employees

Health & wellbeing programme

24/7 Virtual GP

Career development & training

Mentoring and progression

Employee discount schemes

Job summary

Manpower UK is recruiting a Security Guard for a highly secure communications site in the UK. You will protect critical national infrastructure as the first line of defence, performing patrols, access control and incident recording.

The role offers a fixed full-time 43-hour rota with two days and two nights on shift, and four days off. Applicants should be reliable, observant and capable of maintaining high security standards.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Valid UK passport.
• Eligibility to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Good administration and record-keeping abilities.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Reliable timekeeping and professional conduct.
• Personal qualities: calm under pressure.
• Security-conscious mindset.
• Professional and discreet demeanor.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to work flexible hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Conducting site patrols and security checks.
• Monitoring CCTV, access control, and intrusion detection systems.
• Controlling access for employees, visitors, and contractors.
• Undertaking vehicle, baggage, and personnel searches.
• Performing escort duties across the site.
• Issuing and managing site keys and security equipment.
• Recording incidents and maintaining documentation.
• Completing security reports and logs.
• Liaising with emergency services and external agencies.
• Supporting ongoing security training and development initiatives.

Skills

Driving licence (UK)

UK passport

SC clearance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Administration & records

Microsoft Office

Timekeeping

Calm under pressure

Security mindset

Professional & discreet

Team player

Flexible hours

Job description

Based in Hampshire near Bordon (GU35 9JA), this permanent Security Guard position with Manpower UK offers a salary of up to £32,292.67 per annum, including a flexibility allowance. Working a full-time rota of 43 hours across two days, two nights, and four days off, you will protect a highly secure communications site supporting the UK Government and Armed Forces. Your duties involve acting as the first line of defence, ensuring operational integrity, and maintaining site safety through patrols and access control. Candidates need professional reliability and strong observational skills. This role provides a structured environment where your vigilance directly contributes to safeguarding critical national infrastructure.

Security Guard Location: Bordon, Hampshire (GU35 9JA) Salary: £32,292.67 per annum (£28,832.74 basic salary plus £3,459.93 flexibility allowance) Hours: Full-time, 43 hours per week Shift Pattern: 2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Days Off Contract: Permanent

Join a Team Protecting Critical National Infrastructure

Are you looking for a rewarding security career where your work directly supports the UK Government and Armed Forces£ We are seeking professional, reliable, and motivated Security Guards to join a highly secure communications site. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a secure environment, helping to safeguard critical national infrastructure. As the first line of defence on site, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety, security, and operational integrity of critical facilities while working as part of a dedicated and supportive security team.

What You''ll Be Doing

As a Security Guard, your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting site patrols and security checks
• Monitoring CCTV, access control, and intrusion detection systems
• Controlling access for employees, visitors, and contractors
• Undertaking vehicle, baggage, and personnel searches
• Performing escort duties across the site
• Issuing and managing site keys and security equipment
• Recording incidents and maintaining accurate documentation
• Completing security reports and logs
• Liaising with emergency services and external agencies when required
• Supporting ongoing security training and development initiatives

What We''r Looking For Essential Requirements

• Full UK manual driving licence
• Valid UK passport
• Eligibility to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Good administration and record-keeping abilities
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• Reliable timekeeping and professional conduct
• Personal Qualities Calm under pressure
• Security-conscious mindset
• Professional and discreet
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Willingness to work flexible hours when required

What We Offer

• Financial Benefits Competitive salary package
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Retail and lifestyle discounts from over 1,000 retailers
• Health andamp; Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 Virtual GP Service
• Health and wellbeing support services
• Wellbeing support app
• Discounted leisure centre membership
• Career Development Access to extensive internal training courses
• Funded qualifications and apprenticeships
• Leadership development programmes
• Mentoring opportunities
• Strong internal progression pathways

Additional Benefits

• Competitive holiday entitlement
• Paid volunteering day
• Charity giving schemes
• Inclusive staff networks and support groups

Security Clearance Requirements

• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Security Check (SC) clearance
• Occupational Health screening Candida