United Kingdom Job Openings
Consortio Security
Security Officer
London
FULL TIME
September 20, 2024
- Industry: Distribution
- Site Address: 9 Deer Park Road, Merton, London, SW19 3UY
- Title: Security Officer
- Pay Rate: £11.65
- Shift Pattern. 3 days on 3 nights on and 3 Nights off
- Numbers Required: 1
- SIA Licence (DS/SG or CP)
- First Aid Certification
- Customer Service experience
- Being able to commute to and from site without issue
- Prior Security roles in Logistics or Distribution or a very similar role
Consortio Security are looking to recruit 1 competent Security Officer to join our successful team working a 3 days on 3 Nights off and 3 days off shift pattern at a Logistics and Distribution site in Merton, London, post code SW19 3UY.
The successful candidate should be confident in undertaking separate roles and responsibilities as part of a team or by themselves.
To be considered for this role you must hold an active SIA License be it Close Protection, Door Supervisor or Security Guard. You must have an in date First Aid Qualification and have high levels of Customer Service skills as the role involves working with employees, client employees and site contractors. Preferably you will also have previous Logistical or Distribution experience.
If you have a can-do attitude and a will to succeed you will be successful in the recruitment process and the subsequent role. If you lack people skills or struggle to communicate, please do not apply for this role.
This role would suit someone who is flexible, able to think on their feet, who is able to constantly prioritise tasks ensuring that the most critical issues are dealt with first and foremost. You must be happy to be busy and pro-active whilst at work, anyone who wants a role where they are sat down for long periods of time should NOT apply. Anyone applying must be comfortable with adhering to personal boundaries at all times, poor behaviour will not be tolerated.
Anyone who has been unsuccessful previously should not apply.
A telephone vetting and screening interview process will take place and any unsuitable candidates will not be put forward for a face-to-face interview with the Regional Operations Manager.
All site training will be provided prior to deployment.
The role has an immediate start.
Job Description:
Purpose of the role: To provide an efficient and professional security service to Consortio Security’s clients as specified, demonstrating the highest levels of professionalism, customer service and integrity. The successful candidate will form part of a two person team controlling the access and egress to the site, monitoring CCTV and conducting vehicle searches as required.
Main Duties:
Main Duties include controlling access and egress to site, booking staff and visitors onto the site, patrolling the site internally and externally, parcel management, immediate first aid management prior to the emergency services attending the site, fire evacuation and testing procedures, coordinating safe movement of staff and visitors whilst they are on site as well as incident management.
Duties:
- Control all access and egress, utilising the equipment and systems provided
- Ensure all visitors to site are cleared through our National Control Centre (NCC) prior to allowing access
- Ensure clients’ staff, property and other assets are always secure
- Site Health and Safety and building well-being checks must be carried out as directed by your Regional Operations Manager
- Answer all enquiries courteously and professionally
- Accurately operate designated alarm systems
- Monitor CCTV footage for protection of property and assets
- Complete the daily log, noting all appropriate activity
- Produce accurate reports as and when needed
- Conduct sufficient internal and external patrols to ensure security of all zones utilizing technical capabilities
- Ensure all procedures, site / Assignment Instructions and protocols are always followed; being particularly diligent when in an emergency
- Always maintain tidy and clean work areas
- Thorough cleaning handover of all areas prior to handover from shift to shift
- Ensuring personal boundaries are always adhered to making sure that the line is never crossed
- Always book on and off your shift utilising the site mobile phone
- Be an effective ambassador for Consortio, always smart and diligent with elevated levels of integrity
Essential Requirements:
- A current SIA Licence – Carried on your person at all times whilst on duty
- Smart appearance, following the Consortio uniform requirements to the letter
- Good verbal communication skills, pleasant manner, approachable, clearly spoken
- Shows excellent customer care skills
- Always shows courtesy and respect for people in all situations
- Possesses computer literacy of at least a basic level
- Demonstrates basic numeracy and literacy skills for following instructions and preparing reports
- Demonstrates good observation skills and an attention to detail
- Remains calm and professional under pressure
- Always punctual and reliable
- Demonstrates a flexible attitude to changing working hours and patterns
- Must demonstrate understanding of Health & Safety requirements when handling and using machinery and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
- Supports the team, always giving assistance.
Four-on-four off night shifts working 18:00-06:00, Overtime will also be available on the site on both days and nights. There is also sites located within a 30-minute drive that overtime could also be offered to successful candidate.
Start Date:
As soon as a successful recruitment and on-boarding process has been finalised.
Benefits:
Pay As You Earn Salary:
Our PAYE app allows you to manage your salary as you earn it through the month, giving you the freedom to draw down as needed.
5.6 Weeks of Annual Leave:
5.6 weeks of paid leave inclusive of bank holidays.
VDU eyecare vouchers at Specsavers:
Included is a full eye test, £49 off glasses or discounts for more expensive glasses if preferred.
Personal Development Opportunities:
Personal development is just as important as your career development during your time with us. Continuous development is available to all at Consortio Security with our on and off-job training programmes, upskilling via our e Learning platform and our appraisal process to develop the key targets and goals to progress your career.
Charitable Giving and Community:
As we work extensively within the student accommodation sector, the issue of student mental health is close to our heart. Each year, we donate a portion of our income to the charity Student Minds, who do important work increasing awareness and support for the mental health of our student community.
Employee Excellence Awards:
When an employee of ours performs an exceptional feat of bravery, service, or competence, we are eager to recognise their dedication in our newsletter and provide a deserving reward. This happens not just once a year, but every single month at Consortio Security.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.65 per hour
Expected hours: 48 – 60 per week
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
- Customer service: 1 year (required)
- First aid: 1 year (required)
- English (required)
- First Aid Certification (required)
- SIA (required)
- United Kingdom (required)
- London (required)
Expected start date: 30/09/2024
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