Relief security officer

Job Role: Relief Security Officer

Working Hours: Zero hours

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Location: Fiddlers Ferry Power Station, Widnes Road, Warrington, WA5 2UT

Reporting to: Contracts Manager / Duty Manager

Overview

Anchor Group Services is looking for professional and reliable security professionals to join our team as a Relief Security Officer at Fiddlers Ferry Power Station in Warrington. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Security Officers who take pride in maintaining a safe and secure environment while delivering a professional and approachable service. We are seeking individuals who can confidently engage with employees, contractors, visitors and members of the public, acting as a visible security presence and ensuring site procedures are followed at all times. This role is based within a large industrial environment, requiring officers to remain vigilant, proactive, and responsive throughout their shifts. Responsibilities include conducting regular site patrols (including vehicle patrols using an on-site company vehicle), monitoring access and egress points, carrying out security checks, monitoring CCTV systems, responding to incidents, and reporting any suspicious activity or security concerns. We are seeking officers with strong observational skills, strong verbal and written communication, a professional appearance, and the confidence to work independently while maintaining high standards of safety and security. The ability to remain alert, make sound decisions, and take a proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential risks is essential. This role requires flexibility, reliability, and a strong work ethic, as you will support the site security team by covering shifts as required, including a variety of days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

The successful candidate must hold a valid SIA Licence as a minimum. A CCTV licence is preferred but not essential, provided you have knowledge of CCTV systems. A full UK Manual Driving Licence is required, as this role involves mobile patrols using an on-site company vehicle.

Duties include:

• Protecting the client’s property, people and/or assets by providing security services in direct accordance with the sites published Assignment Instructions (AI’s) and site-specific procedures
• Conducting regular patrols of the site to deter and detect unauthorised activity (including vehicle patrols)
• Monitoring and managing access control, including issuing, checking passes, permits, or identification, and logging vehicles
• Preventing losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing offenders of policy and procedures
• Preventing and escalating incidents in a timely, accurate and appropriate manner to the Control Room, Shift Manager, Operations Manager or Emergency Services as appropriate for serious incidents
• Operating and monitoring site CCTV equipment
• Completing reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities
• Maintaining organisation's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Acting as a first line support to customers and visitors to site, providing a professional and friendly service
• Understanding the needs of our customer, responding accordingly to customer queries and requests and taking appropriate action
• Maintaining professional conduct at all times

The successful candidate will play a key role in protecting people, property and assets while supporting the smooth operation of the site. Anchor Group Services is committed to investing in its people and providing opportunities for training, development and progression for those looking to build a long-term career within the security industry.

Requirements

• ESSENTIAL: Full 5-year employment checkable history
• ESSENTIAL: Valid frontline SIA Licence
• ESSENTIAL: Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• A CCTV licence is desirable but not essential, provided you have knowledge of CCTV systems.
• Customer service experience and confidence to handle conflict in a correct manner
• Flexible to meet the job requirements and cover shifts as required
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Smart appearance and be well-groomed
• Reliable and punctual
• High level of enthusiasm and passion
• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment

Benefits

• Access to a range of nationally recognised courses to help further your career, via the Anchor Academy
• Access to SIA and First Aid training at discounted rates, with financial support available
• Auto Enrolment Pension (if earnings reach the minimum requirement for auto-enrolment)
• Stream- access to pay as you earn it
• Cycle to Work Scheme Available
• Full uniform provided
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling
• Hospital Saturday Fund
• Reward and Recognition awards

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Within commuting distance of: Warrington, Great Sankey, Golborne, Widnes, Runcorn, St Helens, Leigh, Prescot, Northwich, Atherton, Altrincham, Hindley, Tyldesley, Wigan, Urmston, Westhoughton