Security Officer

Location

James Cropper , Burneside Mills , Kendal, LA9 6PZ

Pay Rate

£11.00

Shift Pattern

4 on 4 off days / Nights / Weekends ( BH ) 0600-1800/1800-0600

Contracted Hours

42

Job Type

Security Officer

Job Overview

Due to progression within the team, we are looking to recruit a security officer to join the team.

Successful candidates will be provided with uniform and relevant site training for any specific tasks they are given. They will carry our any reasonable requests made by Senior Managers or our Client, as well as proving any assistance required to members of staff and colleagues.

Successful candidate will be required to comply with the ‘Assignment Instructions’ to provide a safe and secure environment. They must show a high visibility security presence, but also have a warm friendly welcoming manner to all who attend the site.

Job Description

· Communicate clearly in English, both verbal and written while working at the reception desk

· Manage access to the site

· Work on their own or as part of a team

· Comply with directions/instructions from site supervisors/managers

· Control HGV access and egress

· Assist in premises evacuations during an emergency, ensuring the safety of all

· Report faults, defects and any issues of concern to the relevant management

· Comply with Assignment Instructions and Health and Safety policy

· Always arrive for shifts on time, booking on duty in the required manner

Personal Specifications

· Have a SIA Security, DS or CP licence (CCTV licences and First Aid certificates would be an advantage)

· Be polite, helpful and diligent, with a ‘can do’ ethos

· Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

· MUST have a good standard of computer literacy

· Be able to provide the highest standard in customer service

· Have previous experience in the customer service / security industry

· Have a calm personality capable of controlling difficult situations

· Be able to work without supervision and also as a member of a team

· Have a full five- year checkable work history and current valid passport or full birth certificate.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kendal, LA9 6PZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Corporate security Front of house / Gate house: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• SIA Security Guarding, Door Supervisor or CP Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: EI4DW JamesCropper0523