Security Officer

Kingdom Services Group Ltd; Stornoway; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Training and career development

Access to advanced/early pay scheme

Kingdom Colleague App and EAP

Weekly pay via Hive 360 Payroll

Job summary

Kingdom Services Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Security Guard to join the team at the Stornoway Deep Water Terminal. The role focuses on maintaining site security, controlling access, monitoring activity and responding to incidents in a remote construction-site setting.

The ideal candidate holds a valid SIA licence, has a 5-year work history, and demonstrates strong customer service and communication skills. A supportive employer offers development opportunities and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA Security Guard Licence (or willingness to complete training, with costs recovered at £36 per month from wages).
• Full 5-year checkable employment history.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Team-oriented, flexible, and self-motivated approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site patrols and monitor security risks.
• Control access for vehicles, personnel, and deliveries.
• Ensure only authorised individuals enter restricted areas.
• Respond effectively to emergencies and security incidents.
• Maintain accurate incident and activity records.
• Use security systems and communication technology.
• Promote a strong security culture across the site.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

IT skills

Teamwork

Tools

Access control systems

Security monitoring software

Job description

Security Guard - Stornoway Deep Water Terminal (HS1 2AE)

Employer: Kingdom Services Group Ltd

Location: Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2AE

Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour

Hours: 60 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 19:00

Role Overview

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Security Guard to join a security team supporting a developing construction site at the Stornoway Deep Water Terminal. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining site security, controlling access, monitoring activity, and responding to incidents.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site patrols and monitor security risks.
• Control access for vehicles, personnel, and deliveries.
• Ensure only authorised individuals enter restricted areas.
• Respond effectively to emergencies and security incidents.
• Maintain accurate incident and activity records.
• Use security systems and communication technology.
• Promote a strong security culture across the site.

Essential Requirements

• Valid SIA Security Guard Licence (or willingness to complete training, with costs recovered at £36 per month from wages).
• Full 5-year checkable employment history.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Team-oriented, flexible, and self-motivated approach.

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Access to advanced/early pay scheme.
• Kingdom Colleague App, including Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
• Weekly pay every Friday via HIVE 360 Payroll Services.

Important Notes

• Workers will initially be engaged through Kingdom's recruitment service arrangements and paid through HIVE 360 Payroll Services.
• There may be opportunities to transfer to a direct Kingdom Services Group contract in the future.

Ideal Candidate

This role would suit an SIA-licensed security professional with construction site or industrial security experience, strong access control knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work long shifts in a remote location.