Overview
We are looking for a security officer to join our company at Arbor Forest in New Holland. This is a permanent role that can start immediately for the right person.
Working hours are: 4 days x 12 hour shift, 4 days off, 4 days x 12 hour night shift, 4 days off. Salary: £12.81 per hour.
Independently owned, Arbor Forest Products Ltd supplies more than 300,000m3 of quality timber to the building, DIY and construction trades, through independent merchants and large industrial end users each year. Utilizing long‑established supply agreements with some of the finest sawmills in Scandinavia and Russia, the timber is imported directly into our wholly owned port – the largest dedicated timber terminal in the UK. By using reliable supply partnerships and processing more than 35 million linear metres in the largest, most modern state‑of‑the‑art planing mill facility, the continuity of supply, quality of product and highly competitive pricing structure can be assured. Arbor Forest Products is part of the privately owned Howarth Timber Group, which has been established for over 175 years.
The Role
We require a reliable Security Guard to maintain a safe and secure environment for employees, visitors and contractors. They shall handle interior and exterior security by patrolling the premises, manual observation and use of on‑site cameras. The security guard will be responsible for monitoring the interior and exterior of the facility, checking to make sure that certain doors are locked when they are supposed to be, and reporting any suspicious activity to their Line Manager and/or local police department immediately. The ideal candidate will have a background in security and a professional disposition.
Main duties and responsibilities
* Monitor and operate a video camera system.
* Perform scheduled and random patrols of designated areas throughout the facility to check for any security breaches and remain vigilant for suspicious activity.
* Confront person(s) who are trespassing or acting suspiciously in line with company procedure.
* Perform spot checks of personnel and vehicles leaving the site.
* Check all buildings on site and ensure areas are locked down.
* Operate emergency systems, including fire and intruder alarms, and liaise with emergency services.
* Act as fire watch in key areas of the site after production has stopped.
* Complete safety inspection of key safety equipment, including lighting towers, emergency exits and fire extinguishers.
* Maintain a professional and effective relationship with site management, local police and fire departments.
* Produce incident reports as they occur and on a weekly basis.
* Complete professional hand‑over sheets for the incoming security guard.
* Carry out all duties in a safe, honest, ethical and professional manner.
Required skills and knowledge
* The ability to write short reports and follow written instructions.
* The confidence to challenge people when necessary.
* The ability to use one's own initiative and make quick decisions.
* The ability to work with technical equipment such as CCTV.
* Computer literate, with basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Outlook.
* Existing knowledge of camera systems or security systems.
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