Security Guard

Babcock International; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security firm is seeking a full-time Security Guard at Devonport, Plymouth. You will protect assets and ensure secure access, responding to emergencies and collaborating with security forces. Candidates must be able to handle variable shifts and obtain SC Clearance. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential. Competitive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and health checks

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and make effective decisions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven customer service skills and relationship-building ability.
• Comfortable working variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience in site patrols and emergency response.
• Must be able to obtain SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Greeting staff and visitors, assigning security access in line with protocol.
• Conducting patrols on foot and in vehicles.
• Responding to alarms, medical alerts, and emergency situations.
• Collaborating with MoD and other security forces.
• Promoting a strong security culture by challenging non-compliance.

Skills

Independent decision-making

Strong verbal communication

Proven customer service

Tools

SIA licence

Job description

As a Security Guard, you'll be at the heart of our mission to protect people, assets and infrastructure at one of the UK's most strategic defence sites. This is more than just a security role, it's a chance to contribute to national safety and support the Royal Navy's critical operations. Day-to-day, you'll be part of a professional team that ensures secure access to Devonport's Limited Areas, working closely with internal and external stakeholders including MoD security teams.

Responsibilities

• Greeting staff and visitors, assigning security access in line with protocol
• Conducting patrols on foot and in vehicles to prevent unauthorised access
• Responding to alarms, medical alerts, and emergency situations
• Collaborating with MoD and other security forces to maintain site safety
• Promoting a strong security culture by challenging non-compliance

Please note that the successful candidate will be expected to work a flexible schedule, including weekend shifts, as required. This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport, Plymouth. Weekday shifts: Early Shift - 6.00am - 2.15pm Backshift - 2.00pm - 10.15pm Nightshift - 10.00pm - 6.15am. Weekend shifts: Dayshift - 6.00am - 6.15pm Nightshift - 6.00pm - 6.15am.

Essential Experience

• Ability to work independently and make effective decisions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven customer service skills and relationship-building ability
• Comfortable working variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Experience in site patrols and emergency response
• Must be able to obtain SC Clearance from day one (more critical than SIA licence)

Preferred

• SIA licence or equivalent security training

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of professional fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-day special paid leave
• Holiday trading allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement (open February through to March annually)
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.