WAREHOUSE SECURITY OFFICER – DAYS OR NIGHTS CONSIDERED
WORKING DAYS BETWEEN MONDAY - FRIDAY: 6AM - 6PM (SHIFT ROTA WITHIN THESE HOURS)
£26,700 - £28,000 PER ANNUM
People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Security Officer to join our well-established client based in Manchester on a full-time permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity offering an excellent annual salary, great benefits, and genuine room to grow and progress.
The role will involve maintaining site security, issuing passes, reporting visitors, and ensuring a safe working environment for approximately 150 employees. You will also provide first aid assistance, handle accident reporting, and cover reception duties outside normal office hours.
Benefits
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays
• 5% contribution pension
• Critical Illness Scheme
• Permanent position
Day-to-Day Duties
• Ensure the site is safe and secure at all times
• Lock all pedestrian gates, service yard gates, and barriers as required nightly
• Maintain a physical presence at the entrance barrier during staff arrivals
• Patrol factory, offices, and outbuildings, ensuring all doors, shutters, and gates are locked (six physical patrols per day)
• Conduct CCTV patrols hourly using individual security login
• Operate intruder alarm, fire alarm, and access control systems
• Keep accurate records on the Security PC including diary, handover, keys, licence checks, deliveries, collections, pool car, energy reports, accident and incident logs, and diesel usage
• Issue parking passes and monitor car park access
• Report any suspicious activity to management or line manager
• Check in visitors and contractors, ensuring they are reported to their hosts
• Manage contractor permits and inductions, scan all documentation, issue swipe cards, and report incomplete permits
Essential Skills
• Previous experience in security, gatehouse, or site-based roles
• Own vehicle due to working hours and location
• Flexibility to work bank holidays and various shift patterns
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – confident dealing with employees, visitors, and contractors
• Excellent observation and attention to detail to identify and report potential risks
• Reliable, punctual, and professional at all times
• Ability to remain calm and act effectively during emergencies
• Competent in computer systems for logging, CCTV, and reporting
• Physically fit to complete patrols and respond to incidents
• Strong adherence to procedures and record-keeping standards
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Confident problem-solver with initiative
Desirable Experience
• First Aid at Work qualification (or willingness to train)
• Experience using CCTV, access control, or alarm systems
• Previous customer service or front-of-house experience
• Familiarity with GDPR and handling confidential information
• Conflict management or de-escalation training
Apply Today – Don’t Miss Out!
If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, apply today by clicking the link below or get in touch with our recruitment team to find out more.
People Solutions do not charge any of their candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.