Security Officer

Staffline; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform provided

Workplace Pension Scheme

Progression training and development

Job summary

G4S is seeking a Security Officer for a busy pharmaceutical/biotech site in Barnard Castle. Competitive pay at £13.51 per hour with 57.50 hours per week. Applicants should hold a UK driving licence; SIA license preferred.

The role involves enforcing site security, reporting hazards, controlling access, and liaising with contractors and staff. Ideal candidates will be confident communicators with a customer-service mindset, capable of using digital devices and IT security systems.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Capable of using digital devices and IT systems.
• Able to work as part of a team and maintain professional service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security and safety protocols are followed on site.
• Report faults, hazards and unsafe practices to security supervisor.
• Control access and manage the access control system.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Team player

Tech-savvy

Job description

G4S are looking for a Security Officer to work at a bustling pharmaceutical and biotechnology company in Barnard Castle.

We are looking for security personnel who are passionate about creating a safe and secure environment and demonstrate honesty and integrity all whilst delivering customer service to the highest level. You will be required to carry out duties in a busy environment and have the opportunity to carve out a career with the biggest name in security.

Position: Security Officer

Location: Barnard Castle

Pay Rate: £13.51 per hour

Hours: 57.50 hours per week

Shifts: Monday to Friday - 06:00 - 17.30

Must have a full UK driving licence and your own vehicle. SIA license preferred.

Your Time at Work

As a Security Officer at this site you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring everyone follows the security and safety protocols of the site
• Reporting any faults, health and safety hazards and unsafe working practices to site security supervisor
• Controlling access and managing the control system
• Liaising with a variety of people, including contractors, site-based and corporate staff, and any regulators that come to the site
• Responding to emergency situations
• Carrying out routine tests of security equipment as directed by the site security supervisor
• Monitoring CCTV and being able to replay and download clips as requested
• Fully understanding the use of the I.T. systems and ensuring the correct application of the I.T security policy
• Reporting concerns when property is at risk of being lost, stolen, damaged and vandalised
• Dealing with any security incidents on site and completing relevant incident report forms

Our Perfect Worker

It is crucial to have great communication and customer service skills. All our admin is digital and paperless, so you'll need to be tech-savvy enough to use our digital devices.

Our perfect Security Officer will need to be aged 18 or over, a confident communicator who is a team player with the drive to always provide a friendly and professional service. Join G4S and you can also enjoy real career progression with a large international company - as the world's leading provider of security solutions, we offer loads of training and support. You'll be in safe hands from our induction and on-site training to regular reviews and welfare checks with our managers.

Key Information and Benefits

• 5.6 weeks holiday per year (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays, worked or not worked)
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Progression training and development opportunities
• Life assurance benefit
• Contributory Healthcare Scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Employee Discount Schemes
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free uniform provided

Job Ref: 1G4S (G318)

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