Security Officer

EQUANS; Retford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave + holidays

Life cover 1.5x salary

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

CSR days

Employee networks and wellbeing apps

Job summary

Equans is seeking a Security Officer for West Burton Power Station, DN229BL, on a permanent basis. This full-time role is 42 hours per week with an annual salary of £29,371.56 and benefits.

The position involves 12-hour shifts on a 3 on/3 off rotation, patrolling by foot/vehicle, and report writing using MS Office and intruder detection systems. Essential criteria include an SIA Licence and a UK Driving Licence.

Qualifications

• SIA Licence required.
• UK Driving Licence required.
• Desirable: strong timekeeping and attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Protect the site’s property and employees against loss or damage from fire, theft, flood or accident.
• Ensure only authorised persons are granted site access.
• Control access and egress of vehicles, cranes and abnormal loads.
• Operate the Weighbridge as per Local Operating Procedures (LOP’s).
• Patrol by foot or vehicle as directed by the Team Leader.
• Ensure lockup/unlock at the required times and secure buildings when not in use.
• Report suspicious persons, vehicles or objects.
• Monitor CCTV in line with LOP’s, AI’s and ICO guidelines.
• Provide First Aid when called upon.
• Undertake other duties as required to ensure safe operation.

Skills

SIA Licence

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Equans is looking for a Security Officer to join our team in West Burton Power Station DN229BL, on a permanent basis. This is a full time role working 42 hours per week. On offer is an annual salary of £29,371.56 and benefits package.

Shift Pattern

• 3 days on
• 3 off
• 3 nights on
• 3 off
• Rotating through 12 hour shifts

What will you deliver?

This is a shift working position rotating through 12 hour day and night shifts, 3 on 3 off. It is a physical role requiring the applicant to conduct patrols by foot and vehicle. You should make concise, verbal and written reports and be able to use MS Office applications and operate modern intruder detection and access systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Protect the sites property and employees against loss or damage caused by fire, theft, flood or accident.
• Ensure that only authorised persons are granted site access.
• Controlling access and egress of vehicles, cranes and abnormal loads.
• Operating the Weighbridge as per Local Operating Procedures (LOP’s).
• Patrolling by foot or vehicle as directed by the Team Leader.
• Ensuring Lockup and Unlock are carried out at the required time and that buildings are secure when not in use.
• Reporting suspicious persons, vehicles or objects.
• Monitoring CCTV in accordance with LOP’s, AI’s and ICO guidelines.
• To provide First Aid when called upon.
• Undertaking other duties as required, these may be outside your normal duties but will be required to ensure the efficient and safe operation of the business.

What We Offer.

• Paid days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including Accessibility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Women Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are you?

Essential Criteria

• SIA License
• UK Driving License

Desirable Criteria

• Good timekeeping and attendance record.
• First Aid at Work – course attendance mandatory
• Safety Passport or equivalent – course attendance mandatory
• Customer-focused, with a friendly and outgoing approach.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

At Equans, we’re committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview. To find out more about this scheme please click here.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.