Security Guard

Babcock International Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A global defense contractor is seeking a Security Guard in Plymouth, responsible for ensuring site security and facilitating access. This full-time role requires SC Clearance and involves varied shifts, including weekends. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in security practices. Attractive benefits include a generous holiday allowance and a matched pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Digital GP and health consultations

Employee share scheme

Professional fees payment

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain SC Clearance from day one.
• Comfortable working variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greeting staff and visitors, assigning security access.
• Conducting patrols to prevent unauthorized access.
• Responding to alarms and emergency situations.
• Collaborating with MoD security teams.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proven customer service skills

Experience in site patrols and emergency response

Education

SIA licence or equivalent security training

Job description

Job Title

Security Guard

Location

Plymouth, Devon

Compensation

£31,229.00 + Benefits

Role Type

Full time / Permanent

Role ID

SF68490

Overview

Be the First Line of Defence in a Mission That Matters. At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Security Guard at Devonport, near Plymouth, Devon.

The Role

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.

Shift Schedule

Weekday shifts:
Early Shift – 6.00 am – 2.15 pm
Backshift – 2.00 pm – 10.15 pm
Nightshift – 10.00 pm – 6.15 am

Weekend shifts:
Dayshift – 6.00 am – 6.15 pm
Nightshift – 6.00 pm – 6.15 am

On‑call shift:
One week out of 11 is on‑call – 6am‑6.15pm

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.

Qualifications

Essential

• 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.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels.

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‑days special paid leave.
• Holiday Trading – a benefit that allows Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens 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.

About 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.

Disability and Flexibility

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing Date

14/11/2025