Security Officer

Manchester Arndale; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-Winning Employer

Digital Learning

Retail Perks

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is recruiting a Security Officer for on-site coverage in Inverness. You will monitor fire, security and building systems, and act as the first point of contact for employees and visitors. The role requires a professional demeanour, strong judgment, and the ability to work autonomously.

Applicants must hold a valid SIA licence and a driving licence, and have the right to work in the UK. The position is based on site with a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, offering a stable security

Qualifications

• Experience in the security industry is advantageous
• SIA licence is essential
• Right to work in the UK is required
• Driving licence is essential
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Professional demeanour with sound judgement and integrity
• Strong communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Monitor fire, security and building systems to ensure safe operations
• Provide first line of support for employees and visitors
• Deliver a professional and friendly service on site
• Complete tasks in a timely manner and in compliance with legislation

Skills

Security experience

SIA licence

UK right to work

Driving licence

Initiative

Professional demeanour

Calm under pressure

Punctuality

Job description

About The Role:

Shift Pattern:This position is for both day shifts and night shifts, 4 on 4 off.

As a Security Officer, you will be the first line of support for employees and visitors to the site, providing a professional and friendly service. You will be responsible for monitoring fire, security, and building systems, ensuring that all assigned tasks are completed in a professional and timely manner, and in compliance with relevant legislation

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• You must have the right to work in the UK
• Experience of working within the Security Industry is an advantage
• SIA licence is essential
• Driving licence is essential
• Ability to work on own initiative
• A professional demeanour with sound judgement and integrity
• Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic

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.