Established 2011, K9 Protection Ltd are an SIA Approved Contractor providing security services across South Wales.
We are recruiting a qualified Security Dog Handler with a suitably trained dog and appropriate vehicle for a construction site in the Newport (NP20) area. The project is at a critical stage and requires proactive, professional perimeter security. The contract is expected to run until at least June and may continue beyond.
This is a PAYE position. Please only apply if you are prepared to work within the PAYE system.
Five years' verifiable vetting history is required prior to commencement.
The Candidate
You Will:
* Hold a valid SIA licence
* Hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in Security Dog Handling
* Provide evidence of continuation training for both handler and dog
* Be capable of completing clear written notes and incident reports
* Be confident liaising with the client in English or Welsh
* You will be reliable, punctual, smartly turned out, and have a positive attitude to work.
You must:
* have a suitable vehicle with kennels suitable to the size of you dog.
* You will live within a reasonable vicinity of the site - there is no option for parking on-site when off-duty.
* Be prepared to actively patrol throughout the shift
This is a working dog handler position. It is not a "sit in a van and sleep" role. Sleepers need not apply.
Your Dog:
Your dog must:
* Be experienced in perimeter security environments
* Be confident, controlled and responsive
* Remain on-lead during shift
* React appropriately to intruders
* Be well-managed around a residential area (bark when required, not constantly)
The Role:
The role is protecting a construction project at a critical phase in development, proactively patrolling in order to prevent intrusion to the site from criminals.
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off rolling pattern, each day.
Duties include:
* Regular proactive patrols
* Digital patrol logging via company site phone
* Lone worker compliance
* Reporting suspicious activity
* Liaising with the client each shift regarding emerging vulnerabilities
Salary & Benefits:
£16.20 per hour minimum
£17.20 per hour providing KPIs relating to punctuality and patrol management are met
As a PAYE employee, you will:
* Accrue holiday pay at 12.07%
* Be enrolled into the workplace pension scheme
* Be fully covered under company insurance
* Receive support in claiming allowable HMRC expense relief
To Apply:
* visit
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £17.10 per hour
Expected hours: 42 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person