Security Officer / Guard

Security Officer / Guard required for a corporate distribution / warehouse based environment in Stourton, Leeds, West Yorkshire.

We have 2 Positions Available covering two different shift patterns.

The shift patterns are either:

• Monday to Friday 1200 noon until Midnight – 60 Hours Per Week

• Saturday and Sunday days 0700 – 1900 hours – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Nights 1900 – 0700 hours – 60 Hours Per Week

Salary: £26,000per year + Benefits

PLEASE NOTE: Because of the location it is beneficial if you have your own transport and a full driver’s licence

JOB OVERVIEW | Security Officer / Guard

We have an excellent opportunity for two professional Security Officers to join this fantastic company that offers excellent rates of pay, training, and career development opportunities.

Successful candidates will work at one of the Company’s most prestigious distribution sites in Stourton Leeds.

At this site you will provide exceptional meet and greet services to visitors and staff, ensuring the safety of people, premises and property, while effectively controlling access to and from the building, ensuring all visitors are welcomed and effectively managed, in addition to working in a busy gatehouse.

Successful candidates can expect:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Full and on-going training
• Free uniform
• Structured career development prospects
• 28 days annual leave

KEY DUTIES | Security Officer / Guard

• Provide a warm efficient meet and greet service to all visitors demonstrating excellent customer service skills, knowledge of building and procedures and the ability to effectively deal with all enquiries/concerns

• Communicate clearly and articulately with all levels of site personnel at all times

• Maintain a discrete but effective presence in all areas at all times

• Undertake highly effective patrols in accordance with management instructions and in awareness of current threat situations

• Proficient use of relevant communications equipment will require candidate to have flawless communication skills

• Ensure all Health and Safety (H&S) policies are adhered to

IDEAL CANDIDATES

• Experience working in a corporate security environment including site patrols and access control duties

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and customer service awareness

• Previous communication equipment experience

• Conflict management aware

• Reliable with excellent time-management skills

• Able to be vetted back 5 years or since leaving compulsory education

• A commitment to providing first class customer service is essential

• A valid Guarding or Door Supervision SIA Licence

• IT literacy would be desirable

• First aid training would be advantageous

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

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