Security Supervisor

BARDWOOD; Tetford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Smart tech salary deductions

Salary finance loans

Job summary

BardWood is seeking a Security Supervisor for our Thetford site. You will lead the on-site security team, oversee shift rotas, conduct briefings, and ensure the safety of people, property and assets.

Requirements include a valid SIA license, full UK driving licence, and strong communication. You will work 4 on 4 off including days/nights; IT-literate with CCTV and visitor management software, and be physically fit to perform duties.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA license is required.
• Full UK driving licence is necessary.
• Clear communication skills (verbal and written).
• IT literate with CCTV systems and visitor management software.
• Physically fit to perform tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to incidents.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site security team, oversee shift rotas and conduct briefings.
• Run patrols, check access control points, test CCTV and gates.
• Respond to incidents and liaise with authorities as needed.
• Enforce health and safety regulations and run emergency drills.

Skills

SIA License

Driving licence

Clear communication

IT literate

Physically fit

Work under pressure

Security supervisor experience

Career history (5 years)

Tools

CCTV network

Fire panels

Visitor management software

Job description

About the role

Title – Security Supervisor

Pay Rate – £16.50

Location – Thetford

Shift Timings – 4 on 4 off, including days and nights and weekends.

We are seeking a reliable, vigilant, and experienced Security Supervisor to lead our on-site security team. In this role, you will oversee daily shift operations, manage guard schedules, and ensure the safety of our people, property, and assets. You will be the first point of contact for incidents, acting calmly and decisively under pressure.

Your main responsibilities may include:

• Manage and lead the team: Oversee a team of security officers, manage shift rotas, and conduct performance briefings. Work with the Operations Manager to ensure if any blow outs are covered and arrange holiday cover.


• Montior Operations: Run regular patrols, check access control points, ensure any gates are locked and test surveillance equipment such as CCTV


• Respond to incidents: Required to handle all incidents, respond to Security breaches, incident report writing and liaising with local authorities and emergency services where applicable


• Maintain compliance: Enforce health and safety regulations, conduct risk audits, and lead emergency evacuation drill

To succeed in this role, you will need the following:

• Valid SIA License

• FAID and CPR Certification preferred but not essential

• Full UK Driving licence

• Clear communication both verbal and written

• IT Literate – strong working knowledge of modern CCTV network, fire panels and visitor management software

• Physically fit to undertake given tasks

• Possess the ability to work under pressure

• Previous experience, working as a Security Supervisor would an advantage

• 5-year checkable work/career history

What will you get in return?

Please note all our roles require transfer to our client on a permanent basis after 12 weeks, with the following amazing benefits being offered upon transfer.

• Company-funded SIA License renewal.


• Cycle to work scheme.


• Smart tech – allowing employees to buy the latest tech, deducted from their salaries monthly at no additional interest.


• Salary finance loans and monthly advances.


• Vouchers across various retailers such as Sainsbury’s, Argos, and ASDA, as well as holidays, leisure, fashion, pets, and many more.


• Save as you earn.


• Life cover.


• Private medical cover.


• Childcare vouchers.


• Private pensions.


• Fantastic opportunity to join an evolving family.

About our company

At BardWood Support Services we are recruitment specialists, supporting the facilities industry in the UK since 2015. We recognize that PEOPLE are our most valued resource and as such we aim to ensure our employees are matched within the right role that suits them, with a view to help them progress.