Security Officer

Carlisle Support Services; Eastham Village; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Company Pension Scheme

Health & Wellbeing Plans

Stream – wage access

Full induction & training

Quality kit & uniform

ISPS training

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Carlisle Support Services is hiring for a port security role in Eastham. You will provide a visible security presence, conduct vehicle and driver searches, verify access, and support safe operation across the port.

Ideal candidates will hold a valid SIA licence, a full UK driving licence with 2+ years experience, and be capable of working outdoors in all weather while remaining calm under pressure. Training and ongoing development are offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence for at least 2 years with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Hold a valid SIA Security Guarding or Door Supervisor Licence.
• Ability to provide 5-year checkable work and address history.
• Willingness to complete ISPS Code Course as part of induction.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, visible security across the port.
• Conduct vehicle searches (primarily HGVs) including inspections of driver cabs, trailers and cargo areas.
• Conduct driver and visitor searches per site procedures.
• Verify passes, permits and IDs to ensure authorised access.
• Control access and egress points for people and vehicles.
• Perform security patrols in port areas with moving equipment.
• Monitor for breaches, hazards and safety concerns and escalate.
• Collaborate with Port Police, Border Force and other stakeholders.
• Assist drivers, visitors, contractors and employees as a first contact.
• Manage incidents professionally and maintain control during conflicts.
• Follow all security and operational procedures.
• Work with the wider security team and internal port relationships.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Strong communication skills

Outdoor work in all weather

Tools

SIA Security Guarding Licence

Port security procedures

Job description

Employer: Carlisle Support Services. Advertised by inploi, which runs Carlisle Support Services's careers site.

Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence that they have held for a minimum of 2 years, with no more than 6 penalty points. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be eligible for the role.

Location: Eastham, CH62 0BB

Pay: £13.47 per hour

Shift Pattern: 5 on, 4 off – rotating days and nights

Shift timings will include:

• 07:00–19:00
• 10:00–17:00
• 19:00–07:00
• 23:59–08:00

The benefits

• A competitive hourly rate of pay – paid monthly
• Access to Company Pension Scheme after qualifying period
• Health and Wellbeing Plans
• Stream – financial flexibility and instant access to earned and authorised wages
• Full induction, ongoing training and career development
• Quality kit and uniform – everything you need to perform your role effectively
• Funded SIA top-up training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend Scheme

The role

Carlisle Support Services is looking for enthusiastic, reliable and dedicated individuals to join our team, working with our prestigious clients. If this sounds like you and you’re willing to learn new skills to develop your career, we promise to provide full training and all the support you’ll need to help you succeed.

• Providing a professional, visible and proactive security presence across the port.
• Conducting vehicle searches, primarily HGVs, including inspections of driver cabs, trailers, cargo areas, vehicle undercarriages, boots and other compartments as required.
• Conducting driver and visitor searches in accordance with site procedures and security requirements.
• Verifying passes, permits, accreditation and identification to ensure individuals are authorised and operating within the correct areas of the port.
• Controlling access and egress points, ensuring authorised entry and exit of people and vehicles.
• Conducting security patrols throughout the port, including operational areas with moving vehicles, plant machinery, maritime equipment and vessels.
• Monitoring for security breaches, hazards, suspicious activity and safety concerns, responding appropriately and escalating when required.
• Working closely with Port Police, Border Force and other key stakeholders to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Providing guidance and assistance to drivers, visitors, contractors and employees as a first point of contact.
• Managing incidents professionally and effectively, maintaining control during conflict situations.
• Following all security, safety and operational procedures at all times.
• Working collaboratively as part of a wider security team and building positive working relationships across the port.

The ideal candidate

• Must hold a full UK driving licence, held for a minimum of 2 years, with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Must be at least 18 years of age due to the legal requirements for front-line licensable activity.
• Hold a valid SIA Security Guarding or Door Supervisor Licence.
• Ability to provide a 5-year checkable work and address history.
• Willingness to complete the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code Course as part of the induction process prior to commencing duties. This is a mandatory requirement.
• Comfortable conducting vehicle, trailer, cab and personnel searches.
• Comfortable working in a busy operational port environment, including around moving vehicles, plant machinery and maritime equipment.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions throughout the year.
• Reliable, punctual, flexible and professional in appearance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and deal with incidents professionally.
• Capable of following detailed security processes and procedures.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Successful candidates will be required to provide original documentation for detailed screening and vetting processes.

This could include the following: passport, driving licence, utility bill dated within the last 3 months, HMRC letter, original bank statement, original payslip, birth certificate or a valid share code.

About us

Join a growing, market-leading support services brand working with some of the UK’s largest organisations, including Jaguar Land Rover, Tesco, BBC StudioWorks and many more.

Carlisle currently employs over 5,000 dedicated and enthusiastic staff members, delivering events, security, cleaning and retail facilities support services across some of the UK’s most renowned sites and critical infrastructure.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Carlisle, we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in all areas of employment, recruitment and selection, training, development and promotion.

In all situations, people will be judged solely on merit or ability.