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Security and Services Assistant, Edinburgh
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Client:
Wilson James
Location:
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
27.05.2025
Expiry Date:
11.07.2025
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Job Description:
Wilson James have been raising standards in security, construction logistics, aviation services, and technology for over 30 years. With 5,000 employees and a presence across over 300 client sites all over the UK, we are dedicated to delivering tailored solutions and top-tier customer service. As a leading managed service provider, we prioritise safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Joining Wilson James offers the excitement of working with diverse, vibrant clients, making for a dynamic and engaging workplace.
We are looking for a Security and Services Assistant to join us at our client site in Edinburgh.
Our client is a large financial institution so if you have experience from the corporate side of security this would be beneficial.
As a Security and Services Assistant you are an integral part of the team and you can make an impact with your skills to protect, deter and respond to any security matters, whilst providing an exceptional customer service experience.
What do you get from us:
* Shift Pattern - Mon-Fri - 07.00am-17.30 & 12.30pm-22.30pm Pay: £14 per hour
* Lifestyle Benefits – Mortgage and financial advice, vouchers for various shopping outlets and food stores, employee referral scheme.
* Learning & Development – we actively encourage progression and offer various eLearning courses, progression, training whilst on site, apprenticeships, and in-house training courses.
* Health and Wellbeing – Life assurance scheme, access to mental health support specialists
A typical day in the life as a Security and Services Assistant
* To carry out a variety of security and facilities tasks as directed by the Security and Facilities Manager and the client's representative on site.
* Support the security and facilities operation on site
* Ensure that your SIA/CCTV Licence is always on display while at work
* Any additional reasonable duties requested by operational management
* Carry out security patrols of the external building
* Control access of Guests and record their details
* Front of house meeting Rooms, arranging for cleaning and maintenance
* Switchboard, mailroom and diary management
* Act as First Aider & Fire Marshall
What are we looking for? We are looking for people who are passionate about helping others and keeping those around you both safe and secure.
* DS or SG SIA Licence
* Experience in a similar role
* To be thorough and to quickly pick up the task in hand
* Excellent IT Skills, including use of Microsoft packages
* Demonstrate the ability to think and act quickly in emergencies or under pressure
* Have an ability to deliver succinct and clear verbal and written reports where necessary
* Maintain a high standard of personal presentation
* Demonstrate reliability including the ability to deliver high standards of both punctuality and attendance in order to ensure team effectiveness and availability
* Able to demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team.
* Deal calmly and confidently with all demands from the public.
Apply today and secure your future with Wilson James!
Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis. For information about Wilson James' commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, https://wilsonjames.co.uk/sustainability
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