Security Officer NEW Wirral Posted today ~£13.47 per hour

Carlisle Support Services; Wirral; A distancia; GBP 15.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive hourly rate

Company Pension Scheme

Health and Wellbeing Plans

Wages via Stream (instant access)

Induction and training

Uniform and kit provided

SIA top up training funded

Employee Assistance Program

Refer a Friend Scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Carlisle Support Services is recruiting for dedicated security personnel to protect port facilities in Wirral. You will perform pro-active security duties, vehicle and personnel searches, and support a busy port environment with professional conduct.

Ideal candidates will be 18+, hold an SIA licence, and complete mandatory ISPS training during induction. Regular shifts include 4 days on/off and a competitive hourly rate, with full training and progression opportunities.

Formación

• Must be 18+ for front-line licensable activity.
• Valid SIA Security Guarding or Door Supervisor Licence.
• Ability to provide a 5-year checkable work/address history.
• Willingness to complete ISPS Code Course during induction (mandatory).

Responsabilidades

• Provide a professional, visible security presence across the port.
• Conduct vehicle searches, mainly HGVs, including driver cab, cargo areas, and compartments.
• Conduct driver and visitor searches per site procedures and security requirements.
• Verify passes, permits, accreditation, and identification for authorised access.
• Control entry/exit points and monitor authorised movement of people and vehicles.
• Carry out security patrols including areas with moving vehicles and maritime equipment.
• Monitor for breaches, hazards, or safety concerns and escalate as needed.
• Collaborate with Port Police, Border Force and other stakeholders.
• Assist drivers/visitors/employees as first point of contact.
• Manage incidents professionally and maintain control in conflicts.
• Follow all security, safety and operational procedures.
• Work as part of a wider security team and build positive relationships.

Conocimientos

SIA Licence

Communication skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Descripción del empleo

The benefits

A competitive hourly rate of pay – paid monthly

Access to Company Pension Scheme after qualifying period

Health and Wellbeing Plans

Stream - financial flexibility and instant access to earned and authorised wages

Full induction, ongoing training, and career development

Quality kit and uniform, everything you need to perform your role effectively

Funded SIA top up training

Employee Assistance Program

Refer a Friend Scheme

The role

Carlisle Support Services is looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and dedicated individuals to join our team, working with our prestigious clients. If this sounds like you, and you’re willing to learn new skills to develop your career, we promise to provide full training and all the support you’ll need to help you to succeed.

Location: Wirral, CH41 3HZ

Hours: 4 days on, 4 off, 4 nights on, 4 off (7-7)

Pay: £13.47 per hour

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing a professional, visible and proactive security presence across the port.
• Conducting vehicle searches, primarily HGVs, including inspections of driver cabs, trailers, cargo areas, vehicle undercarriages, boots and other compartments as required.
• Conducting driver and visitor searches in accordance with site procedures and security requirements.
• Verifying passes, permits, accreditation and identification to ensure individuals are authorised and operating within the correct areas of the port.
• Controlling access and egress points, ensuring authorised entry and exit of people and vehicles.
• Conducting security patrols throughout the port, including operational areas with moving vehicles, plant machinery, maritime equipment and vessels.
• Monitoring for security breaches, hazards, suspicious activity and safety concerns, responding appropriately and escalating when required.
• Working closely with Port Police, Border Force and other key stakeholders to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Providing guidance and assistance to drivers, visitors, contractors and employees as a first point of contact.
• Managing incidents professionally and effectively, maintaining control during conflict situations.
• Following all security, safety and operational procedures at all times.
• Working collaboratively as part of a wider security team and building positive working relationships across the port.

The ideal candidate

• Must be at least 18 years of age (legal requirement for front-line licensable activity).
• Hold a valid SIA Security Guarding or Door Supervisor Licence.
• Ability to provide a 5-year checkable work and address history.
• Willingness to complete the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code Course as part of the induction process prior to commencing duties (mandatory requirement).
• Comfortable conducting vehicle, trailer, cab and personnel searches.
• Comfortable working in a busy operational port environment, including around moving vehicles, plant machinery and maritime equipment.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions throughout the year.
• Reliable, punctual, flexible and professional in appearance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and deal with incidents professionally.
• Capable of following detailed security processes and procedures.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Successful candidates will be required to provide original documentation for detailed screening and vetting processes.

This could include the following: passport / driving licence / utility bill dated in the last 3 months / HMRC letter / original bank statement / original payslip / birth certificate / a valid share code.

About us

Join a growing market-leading brand of support services to work with the UK’s largest brands such as Jaguar Land Rover, Tesco, BBC StudioWorks, and many more.

Carlisle currently employees over 5,000 dedicated and enthusiastic staff members to deliver events, security cleaning, and retail facilities support services across the UK’s most renowned sites and critical infrastructure.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Carlisle, we are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in all areas of employment, recruitment and selection, training, development, and promotion.

In all situations people will be judged solely on merit or ability.