Security Guard
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Position Overview & Specifications
Thorium Security is currently recruiting a Retail Security Officer for a well-known Retail Supermarket in Heckmondwike, WF16.
We are seeking highly experienced customer-focused individuals
Part time (30 hours / week) permanent position
Pay rate: £10.61 per hour
Shift pattern:
Wednesday 14:00-22:00
Thursday 14:00-22:00
Friday 14:00-22:00
Saturday 14:00-22:00
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety and security of staff and customers within the working environment
- Act as a visual deterrent
- Loss prevention following S.C.O.N.E.S.
- Liaising with Police and other emergency services
- Report writing including Civil recovery reports
- Any other retail security tasks as required
Job Requirements
- A Valid SIA License - Frontline Door Supervisor or Security Guarding
- Be able to provide all the documentation and vetting information requested which includes you being able to supply a full 5-year work/education history
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral
- Ability to deter anti-social behaviour, theft, and criminal activities
- Must be reliable and punctual
- Able to travel
Benefits:
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Access to 24 Hrs GP services for you and your dependents
- Access to confidential professional counseling and mental health support
- Full financial and legal advice for family and domestic matters
- Discounted gym memberships and welfare programs
- Access to robust and highly varied store discounts program covering a wide range of services
- Support of a 24 hrs full staffed control room
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.61 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- security: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- SIA License (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 Security Guard roles across Thorium 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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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