Security Officer

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive leave

Company uniform

Hourly pay

Night shifts

Health care options

Employee app

Rewards program

Cycle to work

Job summary

Vigilant Security is seeking a dedicated Security Officer for our Newcastle location on a full-time, permanent contract. You will provide a professional security presence, including reception duties, customer-facing tasks, patrolling and site inspections.

Ideal candidates are reliable, with strong time-management and excellent communication skills. Driving licence is required and first aid training is advantageous. Competitive benefits and training are offered.

Qualifications

• Reliable with excellent time-management skills.
• Smart, well-groomed and confident.
• Customer care awareness essential.
• Telephone/switchboard skills.
• First aid training would be an advantage.
• IT literacy would be an advantage.
• Fully comprehensive 5 year work/education history.
• Driving licence is a necessity.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional, responsive security presence.
• Perform reception duties and customer-facing tasks.
• Conduct patrols and site inspections.
• Engage with clients and visitors during shifts.
• Remain vigilant to risks to location, assets and people.

Skills

Time management

Customer service

Telephone skills

First aid

IT literacy

Driving licence

Reliability

Education

5-year work/education history

Job description

Location: On site / Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Security | General
HourlyFixed salary:£ 12.71

Vigilant Security are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team at our Newcastle Location on a full-time, permanent contract. This position may suit anyone who has previous experience within the Security, Hospitality or Customer Service Industry, or someone looking to start a new career.

You must be able to work as part of a team and be able to carry out specific instructions set by the client. As an approved SIA ACS Contractor, Vigilant Security sit at the top 5% of security providers which benchmarks the high quality of procedures and training that all staff undergo.

Your Role:

You will provide a professional, responsive and observant security presence. The Security Officer duties on this site are varied they will include elements of reception duties, as well as customer facing duties, patrolling and site inspections. Communication and Customer Service skills are essential for the job as you will engage with clients and visitors throughout each shift. A high quality of security will be given whilst staying alert to any potential risks or threats to the location, its assets and people.

Benefits of working with us:

• Full and ongoing training with a view for career development including opportunities to progress.
• Competitive annual leave
• Company uniform provided
• Pay Rate £12.71 per hour
• Nights 1800 - 0600
• Option to join HSF which offers money back for you and your family on health care expenses such as dental and optical services.
• Employee App, so you have access to the latest company announcements
• Reward and Recognition scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme

About us:

Vigilant Security cover a range of security related services including manned guarding, mobile patrols and keyholding.

We currently employ 1000 members of staff across the UK and cover a range of security related services including manned guarding, mobile patrols and keyholding. High standards are embedded in the DNA of the company and we pride ourselves on delivering seamless service to our clients. We currently have an annual turnover of £45 million per annum and a forecast for continued growth throughout the next five years.

We are Investors in People Gold accredited and believe that we are only as good as the people we employ, so staff welfare, support and development, is an absolute priority for us. We ensure our staff from the outset are given the skills required to be competent.

Candidate requirements:

• Reliable with excellent time-management skills
• Smart, well-groomed and confident
• Customer Care Awareness
• Telephone/switchboard skills
• First Aid training would be an advantage
• IT literacy would be an advantage
• Fully comprehensive 5 year work/education history
• Driving licence is a necessitiy.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.