Security Officer

Manchester Arndale; East Cowes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a vigilant security officer to join our casual cover pool at client sites across the region. You will record vehicles, visitors and contractors and maintain accurate site records with attention to detail.

Responsibilities include monitoring the site visually and via CCTV, conducting regular patrols and inspections, maintaining a professional security presence, and adhering to Health & Safety policies and plans to protect people and property.

Qualifications

• SIA licensed to work in the UK.
• UK driving licence is essential.
• Computer literacy and basic IT use.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Awareness of health, safety and environment practices.

Responsibilities

• Recording of vehicles, visitors and contractors and maintaining site records.
• Monitor site visually and via CCTV and respond to alerts.
• Complete regular site patrols and inspections of client’s premises.
• Show a professional security presence throughout the site.
• Adhere to Health & Safety policy and management plans.

Skills

SIA license

Driving licence

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

HSE awareness

Job description

About The Role:

Shift Pattern: Varied, casual cover

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Recording of vehicles, visitors and contractors as well as all site activities maintaining accurate records and a site daily occurrence record
• Monitor site visually and via CCTV and be fully conversant with the CCTV and site electronic security systems responding to alerts and alarms as required
• Completing regular site patrols and inspections of client’s premises in accordance with the assignment Instructions
• To show a professional security presence throughout the site
• To fulfil health and safety responsibilities by adherence to the requirements of the company’s Health & Safety policy and Health & Safety Management plans

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• You will be required to undergo screening and vetting (BS7858)
• SIA licensed essential
• Driving Licence essential
• Computer literate
• Able to interact at all levels from visitors to senior management.
• High standards of personal presentation

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.

Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.

Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.

Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!

Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.