Solutions Multiskilled Operative - HQ

Ward Security Limited; Chatham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SIA Licensing savings scheme

Cycle to Work salary sacrifice

Company Pension scheme

Life Assurance benefits

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Ward Security Limited is seeking a proactive Multiskilled Operative to install, maintain and support Temporary Video Verification Systems, Mobile CCTV Towers, Bluetooth Lockboxes and padlocks across Kent, Surrey and London. You will manage site visits, maintenance schedules and stock, coordinating with the National Operations Centre to ensure top-tier client service.

The role requires a valid UK manual driving licence, knowledge of Quality Management and Health & Safety, and strong interpersonal

Qualifications

• Valid full UK manual driving licence.
• Experience and knowledge of Quality Management, British Standards and Health and Safety.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team as well as alone.
• High level of self-presentation.
• IT literate—Ability to operate detecting systems and emergency equipment.
• Quick thinking and problem-solving skills.
• A positive attitude to dealing with people and taking on challenges.

Responsibilities

• Follow and adhere to Ward Security Limited Compliance Procedures and Company Operating Procedures.
• Report directly to the Systems Operations Manager.
• Manage day-to-day installations, removals and maintenance of the Systems.
• Plan and optimise maintenance schedules and workload.
• Monitor, stock and account for related items and equipment.
• Collaborate with National Operations Centre staff to ensure excellent service delivery.
• Keep system maintenance up to date and document visits in the database.
• Conduct site surveys for system deployment viability.
• Ensure safe systems of work on site with support from the Systems Operations Manager.
• Take on any other duties relevant to operations and service delivery.

Skills

Valid UK driving licence

Quality Management knowledge

Health and Safety knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Self-presentation

IT literacy

Problem-solving

Education

None

Job description

Chatham HQ, Fitted Rigging House, Chatham Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Tuesday 14 July 2026 at 01:00

Are you looking for a varied and physical job where no two days are the same? If you are skilled, adaptable, and eager to contribute to a wide range of tasks, this is the role for you!

Ward Security are looking for a Multiskilled Operative to join their expanding team. The successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for the installation and maintenance of the Temporary Video Verification Systems/ Mobile CCTV Towers / Bluetooth Lockboxes and padlocks, ensuring the systems are installed /removed / maintained in a timely manner as requested by the client and maintenance schedules.

You will be responsible for the management and maintenance of the various systems, liaising with the Ward Security National Operations Centre and relevant management, external agencies and partners for the setting up and monitoring of the sites whilst providing professional support to the business and clients.

Position: Solutions Multiskilled Operative

Competitive salary depending on experience

Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday. 37.5 hours per week (flexibility required with starting hours)

Location: Ward Security – travel required across Kent, Surrey & London

Benefits include:

• Financial support for SIA Licensing and renewal
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Company Pension scheme
• Life Assurance benefits
• Progression, training, and development opportunities

Additional benefits we offer via our Re W ard membership :

• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts at major retailer s and travel suppliers
• Restaurant and Supermarket vouchers
• Cinema tickets
• Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme

Main Duties

• To follow and adhere to Ward Security Limited Compliance Procedures and Company Operating Procedures
• Reporting direct to the Systems Operations Manager
• Ensuring the day-to-day management, installations, removals and maintenance of the Systems is being carried out
• Management of maintenance schedules and own workload, with optimised route planning
• Monitor, maintain and manage all related stock items and regularly check to ensure all equipment is accounted for.
• Work closely with the National Operations Centre staff and operational management to ensure customer service delivery excellence of all systems deployed on customer sites at all times
• Ensuring all system maintenance is up to date at all times and reports and completed for each site visit and recorded in the relevant database
• Site surveys for viability of systems deployment
• Accountable for safe systems of work on site with assistance of Systems Operations Manager
• Any other duties relevant to the companies’ operations of service delivery

Must have

• Valid full UK manual driving licence
• Experience and knowledge of Quality Management, British Standards and Health and Safety
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team as well as alone
• High level of self-presentation
• IT literate- Ability to operate detecting systems and emergency equipment
• Quick thinking and problem-solving skills.Ability to visualize a problem or situation and think abstractly to solve it
• A positive attitude to dealing with people and taking on challenges

Ward Security provides security services solutions to a range of UK businesses. Security services include: CCTV security systems, property management, guard dog security, key holding services, security guard patrol services, response alarm systems and more. With over 1500+ of our amazing people operating nationally.

We seek the best talent to uphold our vision “We look after our people; our people look after our clients. We aim to retain and attract the very best of both”.

Why Work For Us? Apart from joining our friendly team we offer Uniform, SIA Licensing savings scheme, Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice scheme, Pension and Life Assurance benefits.

We strongly believe in growing our own talent, and we provide opportunities through our in-house Training Academy, our Leadership Development Programme, online eLearning and development programmes for a career path.

To support the wellbeing of our people we have an in-house Mental Health Team, Wellbeing Platform, an inclusive culture recognised in our Diversity Champion & International Inclusion Awards. We uphold our wellbeing as a MIND Workplace Wellbeing Silver Award holder. We offer Reward membership to all employees, which includes retail discounts, cinema tickets, gym membership, 24/7 free Employee Assistance Programme, and many other fantastic benefits.

At Ward Security, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every individual is valued. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to create an environment that promotes fairness, respect, and collaboration. We are dedicated to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals based on their qualifications, skills, and abilities. We embrace the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our team members, recognising that diversity enriches our organisation and contributes to our success.

Chatham HQ, Fitted Rigging House, Chatham Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent, United Kingdom