Distribution Security Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Distribution Security Officer
Amberstone Security is a dynamic and forward-thinking company who prides itself on the quality of its staff and the service they provide. The company is an approved Contractor through the SIA and is placed within the top 5% of all security providers which benchmarks our high quality within the industry and shows us as best in class.
Benefits of working with Amberstone Security:
- Permanent positions
- SIA Licence - Company pays for renewal
- Auto enrolment pension scheme
- Investing in employees through continuous development plans
- Perkbox incentive scheme
Vacancy
Working on a shift roster covering days, nights and weekends, the post holder will be responsible for maintaining a professional standard of security on a distribution site.
Location: Crick, Eldon Way
Hour Rate: £10.42 Per Hour
Hours: We have two different shift patterns available, described below:
One Officer required for Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday (07:00 - 19:00) 36 Hours Per Week
Four Officer required for 4 on, 4 off night shift (07:00 - 19:00) 48 Hours Per Week
Main Responsibilities:
- Access Control - Gatehouse and Reception duties; welcoming, helping and directing those who seek your assistance, identifying any threat to security and escalating appropriately.
- Loss Prevention - Performing colleague and contractor searches when required in line with the Client’s Company policy
- Internal and external site patrols to deter criminal activity
- Working collaboratively with our Client to identify risk and review CCTV recordings as part of stock loss investigations
- Liaising with management and local authorities when applicable
- Digitally report incidents and use tablets/phones for daily activity planning
- Detailed and Legible incident reporting to assist the Client and Local Authorities
- Adheres to company policy in relation to Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities and complies with all policies and procedures as laid out in the current company handbook.
To be an effective Security Officer, you will need to be a confident communicator as you will be required to provide detailed verbal and written accounts of criminal activity. You will need to be welcoming and patient with customers, and able to handle conflict in a professional manner.
Previous experience of gatehouse duties is an advantage but not essential as training is given.
A valid SIA license is ESSENTIAL for applicants to be considered for the role.
Applicants must be able to provide a full 5 year checkable work or back to school history. Should you be selected to attend an interview, please ensure you bring your right to work documents and a recent proof of address.
Due to the large number of applicants that we receive if you have not been contacted within 7 days of your application please assume that you have been unsuccessful.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Distribution Security Officer roles across Amberstone Security's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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