Security Guard - Leiston, UK
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
We are looking for a Security Guard to join our team at Sizewell B Power Station.
The successful candidates will be required to carry out security duties, including personnel and vehicle access control, patrols, maintaining appropriate security records and searches with particular emphasis on the use of modern security techniques. Full training will be given in all aspects of the job.
The salary range associated with this role is £35,059 to £45,641 with an additional allowance of shift pay in line with the appropriate salary point (£11,723 to £13,363).
We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.
Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.
We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. You will be ensuring that all activities, including those undertaken by contract partners, are carried out with full regard to site licence requirements, Security agreements, statutory Regulations, company and local directives, procedures and safety rules.
Undertaking and advising on general security guard duties.
Maintaining appropriate records of occurrences and all logs related to the security department and production of management printouts and/or reports as requested.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate a pro-active approach and that they can work flexibly as a member of a team with the minimum level of supervision.
An understanding of Security procedures would be an advantage.
Security Industry Authority (SIA) qualification in security or service background would be an advantage.
Candidates with these qualifications that include ‘c’ and above grade passes in English and mathematics will have an advantage.
Previous security experience and computer literacy is also desirable.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to work duties and cover arrangements.
Closing date for applications is Sunday January 4th, 2026, and interviews will follow later on in January.
To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years.
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