Security Warden

Peoplewithenergy; Leiston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Career progression

Nuclear site training

Low-carbon energy experience

Safety focus

Job summary

Our Client in the UK's nuclear energy sector is seeking a Security Warden to safeguard a highly regulated site, manage visitor access, welcome contractors and maintain accurate security logs. Join an established Security Team; you will hold an SIA licence, demonstrate strong customer service, and follow health, safety and environmental procedures while keeping detailed records.

Shifts run 06:00–14:00 and 08:00–16:00, with training provided and clear opportunities for career progression in a

Qualifications

• SIA licence holder required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work within a professional security team.
• Accurate record-keeping and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure.
• Good decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and security IT systems.
• Willingness to undertake site-specific training.
• Flexibility to work alternating 06:00-14:00 and 08:00-16:00 shifts.

Responsibilities

• Manage visitor and guest access, recording details and security logs.
• Check passes to ensure current validity.
• Maintain written records, pocket books, reports and documentation.
• Follow site security, health and safety and environmental procedures.
• Identify and report safety, security, or environmental issues.
• Plan and prioritise daily responsibilities to meet operations.
• Complete risk assessments and comply with safety controls.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues, contractors, visitors and client representatives.
• Contribute to team briefings and continuous improvement.
• Provide out-of-hours support when needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Security teamwork

Decision making under pressure

MS Word & Excel

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SECURITY WARDEN - NUCLEAR ENERGY

Build a long-term career in the nuclear energy sector while playing a vital role in maintaining the security, safety and professionalism of a highly regulated site.

We are looking for a professional and dependable Security Warden to join an established Security Team. You will help control site access, welcome and monitor visitors and contractors, maintain accurate security records and ensure procedures are followed at all times.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in delivering high standards and wants to develop their career within the UK nuclear industry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage visitor and guest access, accurately recording details and maintaining security logs.
• Check employee and contractor passes to ensure they are current and valid.
• Maintain accurate written records, pocket books, reports and associated documentation.
• Follow site security, health and safety and environmental procedures.
• Identify and report safety, security, technical or environmental issues.
• Plan and prioritise daily responsibilities to meet operational requirements.
• Complete relevant risk assessments and comply with site safety controls.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues, contractors, visitors and client representatives.
• Contribute to team briefings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide additional or out-of-hours support when operationally required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Hold an appropriate SIA licence.
• Demonstrate strong communication and customer service skills.
• Work effectively within a professional security team.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail when completing records.
• Prioritise workloads and perform effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrate good decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Possess working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and relevant IT systems.
• Show a proactive approach to health, safety and security.
• Be willing to undertake required site-specific training.
• Be flexible to work alternating 06:00-14:00 and 08:00-16:00 shifts.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Nuclear energy offers the opportunity to build a career in a highly regulated, safety-led industry that plays an important role in the UK's energy infrastructure. You will gain valuable sector experience, develop specialist knowledge and work in an environment where safety, professionalism and continuous development are genuine priorities.

• Competitive market rates for permanent roles
• Great benefits package
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Specialist nuclear and site-specific training
• Experience within a highly regulated industry
• Strong focus on safety and professional standards
• Opportunity to contribute to the low-carbon energy sector

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our Client delivers technical and energy services across the UK's private and public sectors and is backed by one of Britain's largest generators of low-carbon electricity. Combining the resources of a major group with the personal approach of a smaller organisation, Our Client has developed a people-first culture built around strong relationships, diverse expertise and professional development. Safety is central to its operations, with a proactive focus on protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone it works with.