Security Guard - Nights

Kepak Group; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised canteen

31 days annual leave

WrkIt employee discounts

Christmas hamper

Company pension

Refer a Friend scheme

GroceryAid support

Long service awards

Bike to work scheme

Job summary

Kepak Group in Bodmin is seeking a security officer to ensure a safe environment for customers and staff. You will patrol premises, monitor surveillance, and respond to alarms during a 36-hour weekly night shift (Fri-Sun, 6pm-6am).

The role requires proven security experience, knowledge of safety regulations, and a vigilant, observant approach. Kepak offers a supportive team, staff discounts, and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• SIA Approved training desirable; Level 2 Health and Safety desirable.
• Proven experience as a security officer/guard.
• Knowledge of legal guidelines for area security and public safety.
• Excellent surveillance and observation skills.
• Tech-savvy with experience in surveillance systems.
• Registered as a security officer.

Responsibilities

• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance.
• Obtains help by sounding alarms.
• Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities and restraining trespassers.
• Controls traffic by directing drivers.
• Completes reports by recording observations and interviewing witnesses.
• Maintains environment by monitoring building and equipment controls.
• Complies with legal requirements to protect the organization.

Skills

Patrolling

Surveillance

Public safety

Security protocols

Communication

Tools

CCTV systems

Job description

Kepak is a global food company serving international retailers and food service household names with prime cuts of meat, on-trend food concepts and ready-for-market convenience foods. Kepak St. Merryn in Bodmin has combined beef and lamb processing and packing facilities. We offer beef products ranging from retail ready cuts for butchers' counters to branded packaged meat, all as part of our service; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance. Your own transport is required due to our location and the times of Public transport links to Bodmin.

Purpose of the job role

Maintains a safe and secure environment for customers and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel.

Qualifications and Training

SIA Approved training desirable Level 2 Health and Safety desirable Proven experience as a security officer/guard. Knowledge of legal guidelines for area security and public safety Excellent surveillance and observation skills, Tech-savvy with experience in surveillance systems, Registered as a security officer

Main Responsibilities

• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
• Obtains help by sounding alarms.
• Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers.
• Controls traffic by directing drivers.
• Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures.
• Maintains environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls.
• Maintains organisation's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Working Hours

For this role, we are looking for someone to work 36 hours per week Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6pm-6am.

Role Level

A role model for the Kepak values of Responsibility, Ambition, Passion for Food and Teamwork you will be operating at Lead Self level and able to demonstrate our required core behavior. Passion for Food at forefront of day-to-day performance Ambition to develop self to achieve personal and business goals Responsibility for positive contribution to business Teamwork across all levels, departments and teams, willing to go the extra mile

Benefits

• Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch
• 31 days annual leave per year (after probation)
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Hamper at Christmas for all employees.
• Company Pension
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Get up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families.
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
• Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income - meaning you pay less tax!