Security Officer

Anchor Group Services Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the security industry seeks an experienced Security Officer for their Manchester location. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining safety and security while providing excellent service to visitors. With access to training through Anchor Academy and various employee perks, this position offers a solid opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Wage advances via 'Wagestream'

Full uniform provided

Access to training at discounted rates

Auto Enrolment Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• 5-year employment checkable history required.
• Smart appearance and well-groomed.
• Reliable and punctual with high enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level customer service and complete patrols.
• Prevent losses by reporting irregularities.
• Complete reports on observations and activities.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Customer Awareness

Education

Valid frontline SIA licence

Job description

Manchester, United Kingdom | Posted on 05/06/2025

With a wide range of roles available nationwide, you can find your perfect fit at Anchor. A company is nothing without the people in it, and we pride ourselves on our commitment to you, and with perks like our own employee assistance programme, wage advances with 'Wagestream', and a dedicated manager, we are industry leading employers.

With hundreds of accredited online training options through our own Anchor Academy, you will be given the opportunity to progress your career in a way that suits you.

Apply today and become part of Team Anchor, we are excited to be a part of your journey.

Job Description

Job Role: Security Officer

WorkingHours: Average47.5 hours per week - on a 2 week rota, please see below schedule:

Pay:£12.60 per hour

Location: Piccadilly Gate, StoreStreet, Manchester, M1 2WD

Reportingto:Operations Manager

Overview

An excitingopportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Services, for anexperienced Security Officer to join our established security teambased at The Piccadilly Gate Building in Manchester.

The successfulcandidate must have a valid SIA Licence as a minimum. You willbe required to provide a high level of customer service tovisitors to the site, complete patrols and remain vigilant at alltimes.

Duties include:

• Protectingthe client’s property, people and/or assets by providingsecurity services in direct accordance with the sitespublished Assignment Instructions (AI’s) andsite-specific procedures
  
• Preventinglosses and damage by reporting irregularities; informingoffenders of policy and procedures
  
• Preventing andescalating incidents in a timely, accurate and appropriatemanner to the Control Room/ Shift Manager/OperationsManager/Emergency Services as appropriate for seriousincidents
  
• Completingreports by recording observations, information, occurrences, andsurveillance activities
  
• Maintainingorganisation's stability and reputation by complying withlegal requirements
  
• Contributing toteam effort by accomplishing related results asneeded
  
• Acting as afirst line support to customers and visitors to site,providing a professional and friendlyservice
  
• Understandingthe needs of our customer, respond accordingly tocustomer queries and requests and take appropriateaction
  
• Maintainingprofessional conduct at all times
  

Requirements

• Full5-year employment checkable history
  
• Validfrontline SIA licence DS or SG
  
• CustomerService experience and confidence to handle conflict in a correctmanner
  
• Flexibleto meet the job requirements
  
• Excellentcommunication skills both written and verbal
  
• Smartappearance and be well-groomed
  
• Reliableand punctual
  
• Highlevel of enthusiasm and passion
  
• Abilityto work in a fast-moving environment
  
• Accessto a range of nationally recognised courses to helpfurther your career, via the AnchorAcademy
  
• Access toSIA and First Aid training at discounted rates, withfinancial support available
  
• Auto Enrolment Pension (ifearnings reach the minimum requirement forauto-enrolment)
  
• Wagestream- access to pay as you earn it
  
• Cycle toWork Scheme Available
  
• Fulluniform provided
  
• FreeEmployee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access tocounselling
  
• HospitalSaturday Fund
  
• Rewardand Recognition awards
  

What’s Next?

Ifyou would like to be considered for this position, APPLY NOW and we will be in touch.

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Withincommuting distance of: Oldham, Rochdale, Littleborough, Bolton, Wigan, Stockport, Cheadle, Altrincham, Sale, Urmston, Ashton-under-Lynne, Stalybridge, Hyde, Middleton, Heywood, Bury, Prestwich, Manchester

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.