Gatehouse Security Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
SECURITY OFFICER VACANCY
PAYE or Self-Employed with UTR Number
LOCATION - Lutterworth
12 hours per shift £11.25 PAYE or £12.75 UTR
Nights and Day Shifts
0700 - 1900 & 1900 - 0700 on a four on four off basis.
Job Purpose:
Assist in creating and maintaining a secure premises, communicate and liaise with staff and management
Job Description:
· Maintain a security presence at all times in order to create a safe and secure environment for all staff and property within a warehouse environment.
· Log and record all vehicles in and direct to loading bays
· To have an onsite presence at all times, being vigilant, proactive and responsive.
· Search staff on breaks in and out of the warehouse
· To comply with all SIA licensing requirements.
· To provide on-site information and local information to team and customers.
· To maintain the security log in a professional and factual manner.
· Assisting with the effective shut down of the complex on an evening/night, ensuring that safety and customer service standards are maintained.
· To report potential accidents and incidents
Person Specification:
· Hold current SIA (or equivalent) certification.
· Have outstanding customer service skills.
· Ideally have experience of conflict resolution.
· Achievement focussed.
· Strong communicating and influencing skills.
· Experience of working successfully as part of a wider team.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Desire to strive for success and achieve more.
Liaison with senior staff from the client over service provision/problem solving
Liaison with overall site management
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.25 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
Application question(s):
- Do you have a vehicle due to location ?
- Are you currently working ?
Experience:
- security: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- SIA licence (required)
Work Location: In person
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 Gatehouse Security Officer roles across Guardsman Security Group'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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