Security Guard

Seddon Agency Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide recruitment company is seeking Security Operatives in Manchester. The role includes responding to incidents, conducting regular patrols, and maintaining security paperwork. Ideal candidates must have a valid SIA licence and relevant skills such as judgment and professionalism. The position offers long-term job security and multiple benefits.

Benefits

Long-term job security

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid SIA licence.
• Experience with surveillance and safety management.
• Able to complete detailed reports and stay professional in all situations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incidents and carry out regular patrols.
• Ensure access control and monitor premises.
• Complete security paperwork and logs accurately.

Skills

Valid SIA licence

Surveillance skills

Judgment

Objectivity

Dependability

Integrity

Safety management

Professionalism

Reporting skills

Communication

Basic IT skills

Experience

Job description

About the company

Seddon Agency is a nationwide recruitment company specialising in providing full time, part time, adhoc and temporary staff to companies across the UK. We provide staff to a variety of industries including construction, hospitality, corporate, public sector and more. Our deep understanding of the recruitment industry helps us provide the best staff for specific roles.

Overview

Seddon Agency is looking to expand its operations and recruit new Security Operatives. The role involves responding to incidents, carrying out regular patrols, maintaining a visible security presence, and completing security paperwork to ensure the safety of the client’s premises.

Responsibilities

• Must be flexible for 12 hour shifts
• Immediate Start
• Control access to entrances and ensure only authorised personnel are allowed to enter
• Keep a log of all site activity
• Complete all site security paperwork, including incident reports, sign in/out sheets, patrol logs, daily logs and handover sheets
• Provide regular high-profile external and internal patrols
• Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry
• Prevent incidents and damage by providing a visual presence and reporting all incidents to the authorities
• Complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures

Skills and experience

• Valid SIA licence (include in application)
• Surveillance skills
• Judgment
• Objectivity
• Dependability
• Integrity
• Safety management
• Professionalism
• Reporting skills
• Communication
• Basic IT skills
• Experience

Personal qualities

• Reliable
• Friendly
• Smart in appearance
• Approachable

Future prospects

The role offers long term job security as well as many other benefits.