Area Support Officer

OCS Group; Grimsby; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK is seeking a reliable Area Support Officer to provide flexible security cover across multiple client sites. The position involves monitoring sites, conducting patrols, and ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. Candidates must have a valid SIA Licence, strong communication skills, and attention to detail. This role offers professional development opportunities within a diverse and inclusive environment, working on varied shifts including days, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Valid SIA Licence is essential.
• Confident computer literacy and ability to operate security systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Record vehicles, visitors, contractors, and site activities.
• Monitor sites visually and via CCTV.
• Conduct regular site patrols and inspections.
• Provide security services across multiple client sites.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Tools

Security systems

Job description

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role

SHIFT PATTERN - Area relief covering sites in Grimsby and Goole working across Day, Night, Weekends and Bank Holidays covering sickness, annual leave and ADHOC work

We are seeking a professional and reliable Area Support Officer to provide flexible security cover across multiple client sites. This role requires a proactive individual with excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt to different environments while maintaining the highest standards of service.

Key Responsibilities

• Record vehicles, visitors, contractors, and all site activities, maintaining accurate logs and daily occurrence records.
• Monitor sites visually and via CCTV, responding to alerts and alarms in line with procedures.
• Conduct regular site patrols and inspections according to assignment instructions.
• Provide security services across multiple client sites, adapting to varied working patterns as required.
• Ensure compliance with company Health & Safety policies and management plans.
• Cover annual leave and sickness absences as needed.

Candidate Requirements

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Valid SIA Licence (essential).
• Confident computer literacy and ability to operate security systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with all levels from visitors to senior management.
• High standards of personal presentation and professionalism.

Additional Requirements

All successful applicants will be required to undergo screening and vetting in line with BS7858 standards.

How to Apply

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Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.