Security Officer - Mobile East London

EMCOR UK; London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in facilities management is seeking a Security Officer in East London. This role involves patrolling, access control, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will possess relevant SIA licenses and a first aid qualification, ensuring safety and compliance across various operational sites.

Benefits

XX Days holidays + Bank holidays

Holiday Buy Scheme

Industry-leading Maternity & Paternity Policies

Refer a Friend scheme

GEMS recognition scheme

Learning & Development opportunities

Access to Flex Benefits

Bike To Work Scheme

Paid volunteering and charity days

Medicash health cash plan

Qualifications

• Clearance to BS7858 required.
• SIA Licence – Security Guard (SG) needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with access control and ID checks.
• Maintain logs and submit reports.
• Demonstrate high customer service commitment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Situational awareness

Education

First aid qualification

Tools

IT software

Job description

Join to apply for the Security Officer - Mobile East London role at EMCOR UK.

Location: East London, Dartford, Harlow, and Brixton.

Salary: £43,212 + Company Benefits

Working hours: Shift Pattern - 5 out of 7 days, nights & weekends

Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

Role Overview: Relief security officer required to cover various operational sites assisting with Access Control, ID Checks, patrolling, and other gatehouse duties as required.

About EMCOR UK

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

Role Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a positive commitment to high customer service, professional presentation, and confidentiality at all times.
• Display excellent situational awareness.
• Facilitate access/egress to building(s) while maintaining high client-facing and customer service skills.
• Be aware of protest and demonstration activity and respond/escalate as appropriate.
• Assist staff, guests, contractors, and public bodies with passing information, giving directions, or responding to queries professionally.
• Follow all operating procedures diligently.
• Assist during major incidents as instructed.
• Always display your SIA licence while on duty.
• Maintain accurate logs and submit reports as instructed.
• Participate in staff welfare or development programs and mandatory training.
• Use communication tools (radio/phones) confidently and clearly.
• Carry out any other reasonable requests as required.

Person Specification

• Clearance to BS7858
• SIA Licence – Security Guard (SG)
• SIA Licence – Door Supervisor (DS) (if applicable)
• SIA Licence – CCTV (if applicable)
• First aid qualification
• Customer service experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with IT software (Word, Teams, Outlook)
• Reliable, punctual, approachable
• Professional appearance
• Flexible approach to duties
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure
• Comfortable working alone and as part of a team

Benefits

• XX Days holidays + Bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days/year
• Industry-leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
• Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
• GEMS recognition scheme with vouchers
• Learning & Development opportunities, including progression
• Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining, Car Leasing, Breakdown Cover
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Paid volunteering and charity days
• Medicash health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Join us in building a better world at work.