Security Officer

Anchor Group Services; Daventry; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full uniform provided

Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/

Cycle to Work Scheme

Auto Enrolment Pension

Anchor Academy access

Job summary

Anchor Group Services in Daventry is seeking an experienced Security Officer for the CEVA DIRFT Daventry site. 48 hours per week across 06:00-18:00 shifts, paying £13.46 per hour. The role requires patrolling, access control, and delivering high standards of service to staff and visitors.

A valid SIA DS/SG licence is essential, with training and development opportunities through Anchor Academy. The ideal candidate will be reliable, professional, and capable of handling routine security tasks in

Qualifications

• Full 5-year employment history that is checkable.
• Valid frontline SIA licence DS or SG.
• Customer service experience and ability to handle conflicts.
• Flexible to meet job requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Smart appearance and well-groomed.
• Reliable and punctual.
• High enthusiasm and passion for security.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment.
• Access to Anchor Academy training courses.
• Discounted SIA and First Aid training with financial support.
• Auto Enrolment Pension when eligible.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Full uniform provided.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7.
• Hospital Saturday Fund.
• Reward and Recognition awards.

Responsibilities

• Protect client property, people and assets by security services per AI/site procedures.
• Prevent losses by reporting irregularities and informing offenders.
• Escalate incidents to Control Room/Shift Manager as needed.
• Complete reports documenting observations and events.
• Maintain site's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Act as first line support to customers and visitors, providing a professional and friendly service.
• Respond to customer queries and requests and take appropriate action.
• Maintain professional conduct at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Team player

Tools

SIA licence

Job description

Daventry, United Kingdom | Posted on 10/11/2026

At Anchor Group Services, our people are the foundation of our success. That's why we're committed to creating a supportive environment where you can develop your skills, progress your career and make a real impact.

As a leading provider of security, cleaning and facilities management services across the UK, we recognise that our success depends on the talent and dedication of our teams. That's why we invest in our people through a range of employee benefits, dedicated management support and wellbeing resources, including our Employee Assistance Programme.

Through our own Anchor Academy, you'll have access to hundreds of accredited training courses to help you develop your skills, thrive in your role and achieve your career goals.

Job Description

Job Role: Security Officer

Working Hours:Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday, 06:00-18:00 -48 hours per week

Pay: £13.46 per hour

Location: CEVA DIRFT Daventry -Unit E Danes Way, Daventry, Northamptonshire,NN6 7GX

Reporting to: Regional Supervisor & Operations Manager

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Services, for an experienced Security Officer to join our established security team on our prestigious contract with CEVA Logistics, based as CEVA DIRFT Daventry .

The site is a busy logistics environment, and you will play a key role in maintaining safety, security, and smooth daily operations. As Security Officer, you will be responsible for conducting regular patrols, controlling access, monitoring site activity, and delivering a high standard of customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional and supportive team, helping to create a safe, secure, and welcoming environment across the site.

T he successful candidate must have a valid SIA Door Supervisor (DS) or Security Guarding (SG) Licence as a minimum.

Are you a reliable and professional individual with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to security? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Duties include:

• Protecting the client’s property, people and/or assets by providing security services in direct accordance with the sites published Assignment Instructions (AI’s) and site‑specific procedures
  
• Preventing losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing offenders of policy and procedures
  
• Preventing and escalating incidents in a timely, accurate and appropriate manner to the Control Room/ Shift Manager/Operations Manager/Emergency Services as appropriate for serious incidents
  
• Completing reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities
  
• Maintaining organisation's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements
  
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
  
• Acting as a first line support to customers and visitors to site, providing a professional and friendly service
  
• Understanding the needs of our customer, respond accordingly to customer queries and requests and take appropriate action
  
• Maintaining professional conduct at all times.
  

Requirements

• Full 5-year employment checkable history
  
• Valid frontline SIA licence DS or SG
  
• Customer Service experience and confidence to handle conflict in a correct manner
  
• Flexible to meet the job requirements
  
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  
• Smart appearance and be well‑groomed
  
• Reliable and punctual
  
• High level of enthusiasm and passion
  
• Ability to work in a fast‑moving environment
  
• Access to a range of nationally recognised courses to help further your career, via the Anchor Academy
  
• Access to SIA and First Aid training at discounted rates, with financial support available
  
• Auto Enrolment Pension (if earnings reach the minimum requirement for auto‑enrolment)
  
• Stream - access to pay as you earn it
  
• Cycle to Work Scheme Available
  
• Full uniform provided
  
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling
  
• Hospital Saturday Fund
  
• Reward and Recognition awards
  

What’s Next?

Other companies may call this role: Security Specialist, Security Operative, Patrol Officer, Shopping Centre Security Officer, Security Enforcement Officer, SIA Security Officer

Within commuting distance of: Nottingham, Derby, Burton upon Trent, Leicester, Loughborough, Chesterfield, Mansfield, Newark-on-Trent, Long Eaton, Ilkeston, Ripley, Belper, Swadlincote, Alfreton and Coalville.

Anchor Group Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.