Security Guard

Dubizzle Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Security Officer to join their team. The role involves ensuring high standards of security and customer service for visitors at the shopping centre. Responsibilities include regular patrols, interaction with visitors, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates must possess an SIA license, effective communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Competitive pay and various benefits offered.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Pension plan

On-going training

Progression opportunities

Employee Benefit Schemes

Qualifications

• SIA Guarding or Door Supervisor license required.
• Willingness to work towards SIA CCTV license.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interact with visitors/tenants providing customer service.
• Conduct regular patrols of the shopping centre.
• Ensure safety for all visitors and tenants.
• Liaise with site control room regarding incidents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer literacy

Ability to work under pressure

Customer/client focused

Written and verbal communication skills

Education

SIA Guarding or Door Supervisor license

SIA CCTV license (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

JOB TITLE: Security Officer (SO)

LOCATION: Whitehill House

REPORTING TO: Dual Service Manager

Shift Work: MON - FRI 7.00 AM - 7.00 PM (60 Hours per week)

Pay Rate: 13.65ph

ABM UK is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Security Officer to join our team. As a Security Officer will ensure exemplary standards of Security and Customer Service are always provided to the client and visitors to the site. The Security Officer is the public face of the Security Team & Client and should always act with professionalism. A can‑do attitude is essential in this highly influential role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To readily interact with all visitors/tenants within the shopping Centre, delivering first class customer focused service.
• Carry out regular patrols of the shopping Centre as detailed in the site Assignment Instructions.
• Be professional, pleasant, friendly, courteous, and helpful always.
• To ensure exemplary standards in personal grooming, strictly adhering to the site uniform requirements.
• To ensure that the site is a safe and non-threatening environment for all visitors/tenants.
• Liaising with site control room proactively reacting to incidents.
• Help third party contractors/visitors ensuring all site procedures/policies are adhered to.
• To liaise closely with statutory authorities, dealing with incidents.
• Ensure radio procedures are always adhered to.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required to meet the needs of the business.
• N.B – Core tasks are as above, although this list is not exhaustive.
• Have knowledge of Assignment Instructions (AI’s).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer/Client focused.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Basic computer literacy required.

ESSENTIAL

• SIA Guarding or Door Supervisor license.
• SIA CCTV license or the willingness to work towards.
• Full uniform supplied.
• Paid holidays.
• Pension plan.
• On‑going training.
• Progression opportunities.
• Employee Benefit Scheme’s.

For more information about ABM’s benefits, visit our careers page.

ABOUT US

ABM is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility services. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services that improve the spaces and places that matter most. ABM offers a comprehensive array of facility services that includes cleaning, engineering, parking, electrical & lighting, energy solutions, HVAC & mechanical, security, and mission critical solutions. ABM delivers these custom facility solutions to properties across a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to schools, airports, hospitals, data centre, manufacturing plants and distribution centre, entertainment venues and more. In the UK we’re proud to service icon sites across the country with more than 10,000 team members. For more information, visit www.abm.co.uk.

ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion, or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.