Overview
Vigilant are offering an exciting opportunity for a security professional to join our expanding team, working with high-profile clients in and around Edinburgh. This is a 42 hour contract working days, nights and weekends with opportunities for overtime. The post holder (SIA license) will be responsible for maintaining the day-to-day security requirements at a strategically important site, maintaining a corporate image and high standards of professionalism.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
* Provide a prompt, polite and warm welcome to all visitors.
* Anticipate clients\' needs/problems before they arise and ensure their expectations are met and exceeded each day.
* Be seen as a visible customer-focused professional greeting and engaging with visitors.
* Provide a consistent professional service at all times.
* Communicate visitor/client arrivals to the relevant person promptly.
* Maintain a high security awareness at all times.
* Undertake patrols and inspections in accordance with management instructions.
* Proficient use of relevant communications equipment and maintain good communication skills.
* Ensure all H&S policies are adhered to.
* Ensure that no unauthorized persons are allowed in prohibited areas.
* Issue visitor passes using agreed processes and procedures.
* Maintain an accurate record of any incidents that occur.
What We Are Looking For
* Professional, highly driven, flexible, enthusiastic, proactive, self-motivated team player.
* Smart and confident with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels.
* Immaculate presentation and clear, concise, confident communication skills with a customer service orientation and keen eye for detail.
* Maintain and practice a high degree of confidentiality at all times.
* Computer literate with good written and verbal communication skills.
* Able to be vetted back 5 years or since leaving compulsory education.
* Provide support to the wider team when required.
* Current SIA license.
About us
Vigilant cover a range of security related services including manned guarding, mobile patrols and keyholding. We currently employ 1000 members of staff across the UK and cover a range of security related services. High standards are embedded in the DNA of the company and we pride ourselves on delivering seamless service to our clients. We currently have an annual turnover approaching £40 million per annum and a forecast for continued growth. We are Investors in People Gold accredited and believe that we are only as good as the people we employ, so staff welfare, support and development is an absolute priority. We ensure our staff from the outset are given the skills required to be competent. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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