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Store Detective
Pay: £13.30 per hour
Hours: 50 per week
Shifts: Week 1 (Mon–Fri), Week 2 (Tues–Sat)
Join the Front Line in Retail Security
Are you naturally observant, calm under pressure, and ready to play a vital role in keeping retail spaces safe? We're looking for a Store Detective to work across the B&Q store network in Nottingham, helping to deter theft, support investigations, and create a safer shopping environment for all.
This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing team supporting one of the UK's leading home improvement retailers. You'll work both behind the scenes and on the shop floor, using your instincts and training to prevent loss and identify criminal behaviour before it escalates.
What You'll Be Doing
Actively observe and detect theft or suspicious behaviour, taking appropriate action including apprehension where required.
Build strong working relationships with local police, crime partnerships, and internal teams to stay ahead of crime trends.
Develop local intelligence networks to disrupt organised retail crime.
Maintain accurate and timely incident reports; attend court when required to give evidence.
Support audits and space utilisation projects to improve store efficiency.
Monitor CCTV and electronic tagging systems to enhance store security.
What We're Looking For
A calm, confident communicator who can quickly assess and respond to situations.
Previous customer-facing or security experience—store detective background is a major plus.
Valid SIA licence is essential.
Valid UK driver's licence required for travel between store locations.
Sharp observational skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations professionally.
Confident challenging individuals and making swift, informed decisions.
Proactive, motivated attitude—someone who takes pride in preventing crime and protecting others.
Familiarity with modern surveillance systems (CCTV, tagging, etc.) preferred.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a trusted, high-impact team that plays a vital role in store safety and crime prevention.
Enjoy a varied, dynamic role—no two days are the same.
Work with one of the UK's most respected retailers in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us keep B&Q safe for everyone.
Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Choices. This gives you the chance to customise your benefits to best suit your lifestyle. You can choose from dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products at an affordable cost and much more!
We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme.
Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10, - giving peace of mind for your dependants. We also offer a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,!
Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.
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 .