Security Team Leader

EQUANS; Retford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid days off

Life Cover

Employee discounts

Gym membership

Cycle to work

Holiday purchase

CSR days

Learning opportunities

Referral rewards

Employee networks

Mental wellbeing app

Job summary

EQUANS is recruiting a Security Officer/Team Leader to be based at West Burton Power Station on a permanent basis. The role is full-time, 42 hours per week, with a salary of £30,139 and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will lead a team of three Security Officers on a rotating 12-hour day/night schedule, reporting to the Security Supervisor. The position requires strong reporting, CCTV operation, and access control skills, with physical patrols both on foot and by vehicle.

Qualifications

• SIA Licence is essential for access control and security duties.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Fire Aid at Work is preferred (course attendance may be mandatory).
• Safety Passport or equivalent required.
• Experience of managing a team is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure your team is set to work in accordance with local operating procedures.
• Safeguard site property and personnel from risks such as fire, theft, flooding, and accidents.
• Control site access, ensuring only authorised individuals are permitted entry.
• Manage the access and exit of vehicles, cranes, and abnormal loads.
• Conduct patrols on foot or by vehicle as directed by the Team Leader.
• Carry out lock-up and unlock procedures, ensuring buildings are secure when not in use.
• Report any suspicious individuals, vehicles, or objects.
• Monitor CCTV systems in compliance with local operating procedures, assignment instructions, and ICO guidelines.
• Provide First Aid assistance when required.
• Perform additional duties as necessary to support the safe and efficient operation of the business.

Skills

SIA Licence

Full driving license

Fire Aid at Work

Safety Passport

Team management

Job description

EQUANS is recruiting for a Security Officer/Team Leader to be based at West Burton Power Station DN229BL on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 42 hours per week. On offer is a salary of £30,139.00 and benefits package.

Shift times

3 days On 3 Days Off rotating through 12 hours shifts.
Day shift 06:00 - 18:00
Night shift 18:00 - 0600

What you will deliver

You will be responsible for leading a team of three Security Officers working on a rotating schedule of 12-hour day and night shifts (three days on, three days off). The team reports directly to the Security Supervisor. This is a physically demanding role that involves conducting patrols both on foot and by vehicle. The successful candidate must be capable of producing clear and concise verbal and written reports, and be proficient in using Microsoft Office applications as well as modern intruder detection and access control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure your team is set to work in accordance with local operating procedures.
• Safeguard site property and personnel from risks such as fire, theft, flooding, and accidents.
• Control site access, ensuring only authorised individuals are permitted entry.
• Manage the access and exit of vehicles, cranes, and abnormal loads.
• Conduct patrols on foot or by vehicle as directed by the Team Leader.
• Carry out lock-up and unlock procedures, ensuring buildings are secure when not in use.
• Report any suspicious individuals, vehicles, or objects.
• Monitor CCTV systems in compliance with local operating procedures, assignment instructions, and ICO guidelines.
• Provide First Aid assistance when required.
• Perform additional duties as necessary to support the safe and efficient operation of the business, which may fall outside your usual responsibilities.

What can we offer you

• Paid days annual leave(+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 timesannual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for

• SIA Licence - essential
• Full driving license - essential
• Fire Aid at Work - preferred (course attendance mandatory)
• Safety Passport or equivalent
• Experience of managing a Team

Please note, the successful candidate must undergo and clear a Security Check (BS7858)

Who are we

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world. Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

Our ambition

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.