Security Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location
Parcelforce Coventry
Pay Rate
£10.87 per hour
Shift Pattern
Wednesday to Sunday -07:00/19:00hours (Flexible working hours will be desirable)
Contracted Hours
60 per week
Job Type
Permanent FT
Job Overview
A dedicated site based officer to work at a large distribution hub near Coventry Airport
Job Description
Working nights alongside another officer you will be based in the security gatehouse and will be responsible for access and egress to site ensuring all security protocols are adhered to. You will assist with site security patrols, work closely with the client operational team to ensure the day to day business needs are met and maintain a focus on health and safety measures ensuring all staff, visitors and contractors remain safe.
Personal Specifications
Must be reliable, hardworking, professional and able to work in a fast paced industrial environments. A team player able to work alone when necessary and able to work under pressure remaining focused on delivering a high level of customer service. A keen eye for detail and good customer service skills are essential and previous experience in a gatehouse or distribution setting would be advantageous.
Additional Benefits
5.6 weeks annual leave per year
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £10.87 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Coventry: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Corporate security Front of House or Gatehouse: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- SIA Security Guarding, Door Supervisor or CP Licence? (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
- Night shift (preferred)
- Overnight shift (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: EI4ES ParcelForce0423
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: Building & Personnel Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Security Officer roles across ISS Security Facilities'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 Building & Personnel Services.
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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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