Job Introduction
Retail Security officer – Carlisle Support Services working in partnership with Tesco.
The Benefits
* Competitive hourly rate – paid monthly.
* Access to Company Pension Scheme after qualifying period.
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Packages.
* Health and Wellbeing Plans.
* Wagestream – financial flexibility and instant access to earned and authorised wages.
* Fizz Benefits – discounts, rewards and benefits helping you save money every day.
* Full induction, ongoing training and career development.
* Quality kit and uniform, everything you need to perform your role effectively.
* Funded SIA top‑up training.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Refer a Friend Scheme.
The role
Location: Preston, PR1 7DR.
Pay: £13.40 per hour.
Hours: Monday and Tuesday 3pm‑11pm (2 × 1 hour breaks unpaid – 14 hours paid per week).
As part of our team, your role will focus on:
* Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of colleagues, offering reassurance and empathy.
* Providing a professional, visible and approachable security presence.
* Handling incidents with care and confidence, ensuring a peaceful environment.
* Conducting security patrols to deter risks and control access points.
* Proactively engaging with the public in a friendly and helpful manner.
* Responding to incidents, always with safety as a priority.
* Offering guidance, information and a welcoming first point of contact for customers.
* Following and managing security procedures with confidence.
* Collaborating with team members to build strong working relationships and foster a positive work environment.
The ideal candidate
* Age 18+ (due to legal requirements for this role).
* SIA license – Guarding or Door Supervision licence required.
* Background check – 5 years of verifiable work and address history (to comply with BS7858 vetting process).
* Dependable, punctual, flexible and proactive in approach.
* Smart, professional appearance with a friendly and approachable attitude.
* Passionate about doing a great job, always eager to learn.
* Security experience is welcomed but willingness to learn is most important.
* Able to engage positively with clients and the public, creating warm and welcoming interactions.
* Excellent people skills and the ability to build trust with those around you.
Successful candidates will be required to provide original documentation for detailed screening and vetting processes. This could include passport, driving licence, utility bill dated in the last 3 months, HMRC letter, original bank statement, original payslip, birth certificate and a valid share code.
About Us
Join Carlisle Support Services, a leading provider of security, cleaning and event services across the UK. We work with iconic brands, including Jaguar Land Rover, Tesco and BBC StudioWorks. With over 5,000 dedicated team members, we’re proud to create safe and welcoming spaces in renowned locations.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Carlisle, we are fully committed to supporting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in all areas of employment. We celebrate the uniqueness of every individual and ensure that everyone is treated with respect and fairness.
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