Security Officer (Nights)

Laing O'Rourke; Halifax; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform & PPE provided

Immediate start

Ongoing training and development

Company benefits

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke, in partnership with Select Security, is recruiting Security Officers for a major construction project in Halifax. The role involves patrolling the site, monitoring access, and preventing unauthorised entry to ensure safety and security on a busy construction site.

The position is predominantly night shifts with occasional weekend day shifts. Immediate start is available, with full uniform and PPE provided and ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• A valid SIA licence is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in site security or construction security is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular patrols of the site and surrounding areas.
• Monitor access points and manage site entry.
• Prevent unauthorised access and respond to incidents.
• Carry out routine security inspections and health and safety checks.
• Maintain accurate records and incident reports.

Skills

SIA licence

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Integrity

Job description

Location: Halifax
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Hours: 48-60 hours per week (average 54 hours)
Immediate Start Available

Laing O'Rourke, in partnership with Select Security, is recruiting a team of professional Security Officers to support one of our major construction projects in Halifax.

This is a long-term opportunity working predominantly night shifts, with some weekend day shifts as required. We are seeking reliable, vigilant, and professional individuals who are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment on a busy construction site.

About the Role

As a Security Officer, you will play a key role in protecting the site, its personnel, equipment, and assets. You will be responsible for preventing unauthorised access and helping ensure the safety of workers, visitors, and members of the public.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting regular foot patrols of the site and surrounding areas.


• Monitoring access points and controlling site entry.


• Preventing unauthorised access and responding to security incidents.


• Carrying out routine security inspections and health & safety checks.


• Reporting hazards, incidents, and breaches in accordance with site procedures.


• Maintaining accurate records and completing incident reports where required.


• Providing a professional and courteous presence at all times.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rate of £14.00 per hour


• Immediate start for successful candidates


• Full uniform and PPE provided


• Ongoing training and development opportunities


• Access to company benefits and employee support programmes


• Stable, long-term work on a major construction project


• Average working week of 54 hours

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A valid SIA licence (Security Guarding, Door Supervisor, or Close Protection).


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Previous experience in site security, construction security or a similar environment.


• The ability to work effectively as part of a larger security team.


• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.


• A professional approach, with sound judgement and high levels of integrity.


• The ability to remain calm, observant and proactive in a dynamic working environment.

About us:
We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.