Security Officer

Momentum Security Recruitment; Bath; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A security recruitment agency is searching for a Security Officer in Bath, offering a full-time, permanent position with a pay rate of £14.04 per hour along with overtime opportunities. The candidate must hold a valid SIA licence, a full UK driving licence, and should have been a resident in the UK for at least 5 years. Responsibilities include site patrols, access control, and maintaining site security, with additional benefits such as secure parking and training opportunities.

Benefits

Paid holiday

Company pension

Life assurance scheme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee discounts

City & Guilds accredited training

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Full company uniform provided

Qualifications

• Valid SIA licence required.
• Resident in the UK for at least 5 years for BPSS/SC purposes.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of the site security team.
• Performing internal and external patrols.
• Controlling access to the site.
• Maintaining security and integrity of the site.
• Conducting emergency procedures when necessary.
• Managing traffic and directing visitors.

Skills

Customer focused

Polite and tactful

Discrete

Job description

Job Overview

Security Officer - Permanent / Full time. Location: Yeovil. Rate of pay: £14.04 per hour plus overtime opportunities. Shift pattern: 4 on / 4 off covering days, nights and weekends. This is a permanent full time position offering a great rate of pay with opportunity for career development. Applicants must hold a SIA license and a full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of the site security team.
• Internal and external patrols and other security duties by day and by night, in inclement weather conditions.
• Controlling access to site at several different control points, vehicle barriers and reception stations.
• Maintaining the security and integrity of the perimeter and site buildings by means of physical and vehicle patrols.
• Ensuring the requirements of visitors to site are being adhered to by access control measures and identification checks.
• Carrying out musters, evacuations and other roles as required in the event of an emergency.
• Searching of vehicles to ensure high levels of security are maintained and meets client requirements.
• Perform locking and unlocking duties as detailed in the Assignment Instructions (AIs).
• Ensure all recording of incidence, report and paperwork is completed in a legible fashion.
• Provide a visible and proactive security presence for all on site employees and visitors.
• Registering contractors, issuing temporary badges, book in/out cars and directing visitors.
• Control access and egress, conducting security patrols to deter crime.
• Manage traffic, including vehicle access, directing flow, signing in and directing visitors.
• Helping to maintain the security of the site conducting internal patrols and car searches.
• Operate the control room/gatehouse and reception systems.

Essential Skills / Requirements

• Valid SIA licence
• Resident in the UK for at least 5 years (for BPSS / SC purposes)
• Full UK driving licence
• Customer focused, polite, tactful and discrete.

Benefits

• Full-time work and the opportunity to work overtime, support with developing your skills and your career through ongoing in-house and accredited training.
• Secure on‑site parking.
• Paid holiday, company pension and life assurance scheme
• Discounted gym membership, wellness advice and support
• Cycle to Work Scheme, car lease and new car purchasing schemes
• Employee discounts and cashback savings across hundreds of your favourite high street brands, online shopping, holidays, and days out
• City & Guilds accredited training program for professional and personal development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Full company uniform provided.

Please note that due to the nature of this opportunity candidates must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) Clearance.

Job Info

Job Title: Security Officer | Company: Momentum Security Recruitment | Location: Bath, Somerset | Posted: | Closes: Jan 15th 2026 | Sector: Customer Services | Contract: Permanent | Hours: Full Time