Security Officer / Vehicle Banksperson

ENGINEERINGUK; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Security Officers/Banksmen to enhance site safety in Brighton. This role involves managing gate activities, ensuring secure access, and assisting with vehicle logistics. Ideal candidates will possess a valid SIA license and demonstrate strong communication and customer service skills. Join a forward-thinking company committed to delivering high-quality construction projects while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a safe working environment and be part of a dynamic team focused on excellence.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Schemes

Health and Wellbeing Programs

Virtual GP Services

Employee Assistance Programme

Car or Transport Allowance

Extra Leave Purchase Option

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in security roles with a valid SIA license required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage gate activities and log deliveries at the construction site.
• Ensure safety by monitoring site access and preventing unauthorized entry.

Skills

Security Awareness

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Judgment and Integrity

Education

Valid SIA License

Banksman/Traffic Marshal Training

CSCS Card

Job description

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Sector: Construction and Building Services
Role: Executive
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

Security Officer / Banksman

Laing O'Rourke, C/O of Select Security are recruiting a team of Security Officers / Banksman for one of our projects in Brighton.

For this role you will be managing gate activities, logging in and out all deliveries and assisting in banking vehicles around the site. We are looking for experienced officers with good security and vehicle awareness ensuring the safety of our construction teams and members of the public. As the eyes and ears of the logistics team for the project you will keep watch of the construction site & access routes to ensure no unauthorized intruders or members of the public inadvertently stray into the unsafe area.

What we can offer:

• Excellent pay rate of £14.55 per hour
• Immediate start
• Full Uniform and PPE provided
• Training, Support and access to company benefits.

What we are looking for:

• Valid SIA license in either security guarding, door supervisor or close protection
• Banksman and or traffic marshal training (not essential as training can be given) and a CSCS card
• A sound communicator both written and spoken
• Someone who can work well within a large security team and with others within the project
• A Strong customer focus and customer service skills
• A professional demeanor with sound judgment and integrity

Company

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 an engineering enterprise, Laing O'Rourke is committed to playing a vital role in building a stronger and more sustainable economy that benefits society in general.”

– Ray O’Rourke KBE, Chief Executive Officer

Diversity & Inclusion

Laing O'Rourke is committed to inclusion; an employer that maintains the highest standard of employment practice and one which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work.

Laing O'Rourke believes that when we go to work, we should feel we are going to a place where we are accepted, understood and valued and that we should make others we work with feel this way too.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION SUBCOMMITTEES

Laing O'Rourke have ten Diversity & Inclusion Subcommittees. The purpose of the diversity and inclusion sub-committees is to offer a safe and supportive environment to listen and share personal experiences and insights, as well as play a sympathetic role for each other.

The sub-committees help to drive education, events and initiatives across the organisation as well as help colleagues to understand their purpose.

Support for Disabled Employees

• LOR recruitment, HR Teams, Leadership and management have undertaken disability awareness training and are eager to provide an inclusive and accessibility experience to job applicants and new colleagues.
• LOR Dis-ABILITY Subcommittee is an Employee Network Group of colleagues passionate about disability inclusion. Its aims are to raise awareness and remove barriers around disability, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions to support creating an inclusive and diverse workplace for everyone.
• Disability Confident Leaders– We are using the requirements of the government scheme to create an inclusive environment for disabled job applicants and existing colleagues.
• LOR are members of the Business Disability Forum, giving access to a wide range of resources and information. Our line managers have access to their best practice guides and confidential support line.
• LOR are partnering with Even Break to have access to exemplary advice around disability inclusion.

Sustainability

In April 2021 Laing O’Rourke announced new global sustainability targets. These include:

• To be a net zero company by 2050
• By 2033 to achieve equal gender balance across currently 5,500 international staff

Rewards and Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension – basic and enhanced schemes
• Health and Wellbeing
• Virtual GP
• Health Assessment (Age 50+)
• Phased return to work (80% of working week for 100% pay)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 5 days leave extra can be purchased
• Employee Discounts
• Allowances – car or transport allowance, depending on role/grade