Stand In Security Officer

International Procurement and Logistics Limited; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Asda discount 15%

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health & wellbeing support

Grocery Aid

EV scheme

Asda Mobile discount

Health assessments

Pet insurance discount

Mortgage advice

Exchange rates

Ride-to-work

Care Concierge

Private healthcare

Job summary

IPL, Forza & Kober in the UK is seeking a Stand In Security Officer to guard the Forza Foods site in Normanton. You will manage CCTV, visitor checks, inductions for contractors, and log all incidents while coordinating with engineering and other departments.

The role requires an SIA license, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. The package includes shift patterns, site safety duties, and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in security officer role.
• Valid SIA License Qualification
• Excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with colleagues and visitors
• Ability to work well as an individual and as part of a team
• Flexible and positive approach
• Able to demonstrate effective problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and able to work alone without direction
• Basic numeric and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook essential)

Responsibilities

• Complete hand over from night to day guards
• Observe CCTV regularly
• Complete return to work forms
• First point of contact for all visitors, checking ID badges informing of site rules briefing if new to site, then contact the relevant manager to arrange collection from reception.
• Ensuring all contractors to site are dealt with and go through a site induction. Complete permits for external Contractors (engineers), external jobs only and only jobs you have knowledge about. No hot work permits can be completed by Security.
• Ensure vehicles to site are recorded and appropriate action taken
• Booking all deliveries on site on to computer accurately
• Patrol the site on a regular basis and book out on the patrol log making notes. When anything that is incorrect or if there is, an issue raise with other departments on site.
• Speak and liaise with Engineering department and pass on any alarm information.
• Check Nitrogen tank levels and Co2 levels and report if under the reorder line or site critical level.
• Assist in any fire alarm activations and follow the correct fire evacuation procedure.
• Traffic duties during shift change and throughout the day for delivery vehicles entering site. Making sure all vehicles adhere to the site speed limits and site safety rules.
• Conduct handover with next set of guards

Skills

Security officer experience

SIA license

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

Basic IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About The Role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Stand InSecurity Officer to join our Forza Foods Team. As Stand in Security Officer, you’ll take charge as the guardian of the site- standing firm against intruders and unwelcome visitors, while ensuring every asset that enters or leaves is safeguarded, secure, and meticulously recorded. Your role is the frontline of protection, keeping the site safe, controlled, and resilient at all times.

Position Details:

• Schedule:4 on 2 off shifts between 6am & 10:30pm
• Location: Forza, Normanton (site based)
• Contract Type: Permanent

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Complete hand over from night to day guards
• Observe CCTV on a regular basis.
• Complete return to work forms.
• First point of contact for all visitors, checking ID badges informing of site rules briefing if new to site, then contact the relevant manager to arrange collection from reception.
• Ensuring all contractors to site are dealt with and go through a site induction. Complete permits for external Contractors (engineers), external jobs only and only jobs you have knowledge about. No hot work permits can be completed by Security.
• Ensure vehicles to site are recorded and appropriate action taken
• Booking all deliveries on site on to computer accurately
• Patrol the site on a regular basis and book out on the patrol log making notes. When anything that is incorrect or if there is, an issue raise with other departments on site.
• Speak and liaise with Engineering department and pass on any alarm information.
• Check Nitrogen tank levels and Co2 levels and report if under the reorder line or site critical level.
• Assist in any fire alarm activations and follow the correct fire evacuation procedure.
• Traffic duties during shift change and throughout the day for delivery vehicles entering site. Making sure all vehicles adhere to the site speed limits and site safety rules.
• Conduct handover with next set of guards

Skills and knowledge:

• Previous experience in security officer role.
• Valid SIA License Qualification
• Excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with colleagues and visitors
• Ability to work well as an individual and as part of a team
• Flexible and positive approach
• Able to demonstrate effective problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and able to work alone without direction
• Basic numeric and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook essential)

What are we looking for?

• Ability to work proactively and use own and others knowledge.
• Maintaining motivation, energy, and enthusiasm.
• Communication with drivers and visitors of all nationalities.
• Making sure all information we obtain recorded on the various spreadsheets and databases.
• Working within the rules set out via the company and the SIA.

What's in it for you?

At IPL, Forza, and Kober, we're dynamic businesses, dedicated to fostering the development of our colleagues and creating an exceptional work environment. We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration to drive our success. To continue our growth, we're seeking individuals who embody our values, culture, and commitment.

In return, we offer opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 15% Asda In-store Discount
• Paid Annual Leave Allowance – varies depending on shift pattern
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life Assurance - All our colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 x their annual base salary
• Help@hand - Free, direct access to health and wellbeing support service, including unlimited video consultations with a UK-based GP 24/7, physiotherapy, and mental health support
• Grocery Aid - We’ve partnered with Grocery Aid to provide our colleagues and their families with a wide range of emotional, practical, and financial support services
• Electric Vehicle Scheme*
• Asda Mobile Discount - 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add-ons for our colleagues and one of their family members
• Discounted health assessments - We have exclusively negotiated rates on Self-Pay BUPA Health Assessments for you and members of your household
• Asda Pet Insurance discount – Up to 10% Discount
• Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) - MAB can provide fee-free*, no-obligation mortgage and protection advice
• Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money - our colleagues can get a better exchange rate for their travel money when buying currency through Asda Travel Money (TravelEx)
• Ride-to-work scheme - We work with Evans to provide our colleagues with great savings across their range of bikes, clothing, and equipment
• Care Concierge - The Care Experts. Talk to us - we're listening - Legal & General’s Care Concierge resource
• Plus, lots more! Depending on job band, other fantastic benefits are also available including private healthcare, car allowances, and long-term incentive schemes.

About Us

Our purpose here at IPL, Forza & Kober is simple, we are one team who creates exceptional value for our customers and our mission is to support Asda on their journey to becoming #2 in the marketplace.

Through our people we live and breathe our values and we play to our strengths, but we also support each other’s development. We are a community of passionate individuals who possess a wide variety of skills and expertise, who work collectively to form a high performing team and a company to be proud of.

We are committed to a fully inclusive business that is representative of our customers, locations and the communities we serve. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, gender or sexual identity and socio-economic background. We are committed to making IPL, Forza and Kober a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our colleagues. We are seeking applications from candidates who share our values, culture and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

Our culture is our people and our people are our culture!