Location: Lutterworth, UK
Hourly Rate: £12.97 per hour
Hours: 12 hour shifts – rotational shift pattern covering days and nights – 56 hours average
Learning & Development: From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes!
Job Description
Responsibilities
You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:
* As a Security Officer, prevent and deter unauthorised access to site. Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms, and CCTV as appropriate.
* Conduct external and internal security patrols as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
* Provide traffic control and apply parking restrictions as required.
* Carry out routine tests of security equipment where appropriate as a Security Officer.
* Manage keys and perform locking and unlocking duties as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
* Ensure any equipment provided by the customer and Securitas is managed in accordance with procedures detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
* Maintain all logbooks and records as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
* Issue visitor/contractor passes in accordance with the Assignment Instructions.
* Deal with lost property in accordance with the Assignment Instructions.
Health and Safety
* Provide support, guidance, and information to all staff, visitors, and contractors whilst ensuring safeguarding of the premises.
* Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times. Record and report all faults, health and safety hazards, and unsafe working practices to the supervisor/manager. Report and record all accidents in accordance with the Assignment Instructions.
* Ensure all walkways and emergency escape routes are always kept clear.
* Report any usage of First Aid equipment and shortfalls in the contents of First Aid boxes.
* Notify the Securitas Operations Centre (SOC) in the event of any emergencies and follow the instructions given by the Security Officer control procedures.
* Investigate the cause of all fire alarm activations.
Additional Note
The responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe you’ve got what it takes to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:
* A valid SIA licence.
* Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.
* Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken.
* Must be working towards acquiring a valid Security Officer SIA Licence.
* Must have the right to work in the UK as a Security Officer.
* Must be over 18 to undertake the role of Security Officer.
* Have a five-year checkable employment history or be able to produce documentary evidence of any period of unemployment, self-employment, or full and part-time education during that period relevant to a Security Officer role.
* No current criminal convictions.
* A full UK driving licence and own transport is desirable.
* The ability to embody and uphold the Securitas core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness as a Security Officer.
* Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.
* Be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
* Be punctual and reliable.
* Be willing and able to work shifts covering days, nights, and weekends as a Security Officer.
* Prior experience as a Security Officer in the security industry is desirable.
* A First Aid qualification would be advantageous.
Benefits and Diversity
Benefits
* Strive – Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending.
* Dental Plans – range of plans providing support and cash back towards everyday dental costs.
* HSF Health Plan – range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates.
* Cycle to Work – cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike or cycling equipment.
* Specsavers – save money on eye tests and purchasing spectacles.
* WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, fitness programme and more.
* Toothfairy – online access to advice and guidance from real UK Dentists.
* Pension Plan – plan for your financial future with employer contribution and tax relief.
* Payroll ISA – an ISA savings account to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
* Free Mortgage Advice.
* Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub.
* Death in Service Benefit – permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are an inclusive employer, proud of Level 2 Disability Confident status. We support equality through Employee Networks, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We celebrate diversity with events such as BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.
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