Security Officer

Staffline; Harwell; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks holiday

Workplace pension

Life assurance

SIA licence support

Healthcare

Eyecare

Employee discounts

Progression & training

Refer a friend

Free parking

Uniform provided

Job summary

Staffline, in partnership with G4S, is recruiting a Security Officer for a well-known site in Harwell, Didcot. The role is full-time, with days and night shifts on a rotating pattern, and pays £14.88 per hour.

Duties include greeting visitors, patrolling, incident reporting, gatehouse and reception duties, and assisting with security controls. You must be 18+, hold a valid UK driving licence and own transport; SIA licence is welcome but not essential as training is provided.

Qualifications

• A confident communicator with good IT knowledge.
• Flexible to work a shift pattern including days, nights and weekends.
• Must be aged 18 or over with a full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet staff and visitors while enforcing security protocols.
• Conduct searches where required and patrol the premises.
• Handle security incidents and write incident reports.
• Carry out gatehouse, reception and control room duties.

Skills

IT literacy

Communication

Team player

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Security Officer to join the G4S team, working for a well known-site in Harwell, Didcot!

Contract Information

Pay Rate: £14.88 per hour

Hours: Full-time role, working days and night shifts on a rotation.

Shift Pattern: 4 days, 4 off, 4 nights, 4 off. 6:30am to 6:30pm and 6:30pm to 6:30am

SIA Licence: It would be a benefit to have some security experience and an SIA Licence, however it's not essential, as we provide full SIA (Security Industry Authority) licence training

Please note you must be over the age of 18 to apply for this role.

Applicants must have a full, clean UK driving licence and their own transport.

There is a requirement to pass multiple vetting checks for this role before you can start. This process can take several weeks. You need to be mindful of this requirement when you apply.

Your Time at Work

As a Security Officer, you are more than a Security Guard, you'll ensure the safety of our customers, staff, their buildings, and assets, whilst providing excellent customer service with a smile. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service in a safe and secure environment. Duties include:

• Meeting and greeting staff and visitors and ensuring they adhere to the required security protocols
• Conducting searches where required
• Patrolling the premises
• Dealing with security incidents
• Incident report writing
• Gatehouse Duties
• Reception Duties
• Control Room duties

Our Perfect Worker

Our perfect worker will need to be aged 18 or over, a confident communicator who is a team player with the drive to provide a friendly and professional service at all times. A good IT knowledge is also key.

You must be flexible and available to work on a shift pattern that will include days, nights and weekends.

Please note, you must have a full, clean UK driving licence and your own transport.

Key Information and Benefits

• 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays - subject to shift pattern and accrual)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life assurance benefit
• Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal
• Contributory Healthcare Scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Employee Discount Schemes
• Progression, training & development opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free parking
• Free uniform provided

Job ref: 1G4S (G130)

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About Staffline

Staffline are working in Partnership with G4S, providing a recruitment solution for security roles.