Job Title: Mobile Store Detective
Location: Covering Farnborough, Reading, Watford.
Salary: £13.85 P/Hr + Mileage Paid
Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Hours: 50 hours per week, including 2 Saturdays per month
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
About the Role
We are seeking a professional and experienced Store Detective to operate across multiple retail locations within South London within the B&Q Contract. This is a mobile role, so access to your own vehicle is essential – mileage expenses will be reimbursed with having business insurance. As a Mobile Store Detective, you will play a vital role in reducing theft and stock loss, ensuring customer and staff safety, and protecting company assets. You'll be working both covertly and overtly across a number of high street retail stores, responding to incidents and supporting security operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Monitor customer behaviour and detect suspicious activity across multiple sites
* Covertly observe and apprehend shoplifters where appropriate and safe to do so
* Provide detailed incident reports and witness statements as required
* Liaise with store managers, staff, and where needed, local police
* Ensure compliance with internal procedures and SIA guidelines
* Travel between assigned stores in South London
* Represent the company in a professional manner at all times
Requirements
* Valid SIA Licence (Security Guarding or Door Supervisor)
* Previous experience as a Store Detective or Retail Security Officer preferred
* Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (essential)
* Strong observation and communication skills
* Confident in dealing with conflict and making decisions
* High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion
* Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends
What We Offer
* Competitive hourly rate
* Mileage reimbursement for travel between sites
* Uniform and equipment provided
* Ongoing training and career development
* Supportive management and operational team
* Access to employee wellbeing and benefits platform
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .
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