🔐 Security Supervisor

📍 Southampton
💷 £15.60 per hour
⏱️ 42 hours per week (4 on / 4 off – Days & Nights)

About the Role

Join Securitas as a Security Supervisor at Leonardo UK's Southampton facility – a leading aerospace, defence and security technology site.

This is a hands-on leadership role where the Security Supervisor will supervise a team of Security Officers, oversee daily operations, and ensure the highest standards of service delivery, compliance, and professionalism.

As a Security Supervisor, you'll be the key link between the client, the security team, and Securitas management, helping to maintain a safe, secure, and professional environment while delivering exceptional customer service.

Leonardo's Southampton site is a major centre for advanced sensor systems, thermal imaging, air traffic management systems, critical communications, and defence technologies, supporting both military and commercial sectors worldwide.

Note, this role requires you to have the following:

•  Valid SIA licence 
•  Supervisory or team leadership experience in security 
•  Strong CCTV knowledge 
•  Flexible to workdays, nights & weekends 

Responsibilities

You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:

What Makes This Role Exciting?

•  Lead a professional security team on a high-profile defence site
• Work with advanced security systems and digital reporting platforms
• Build strong client relationships and influence service delivery
• Gain valuable leadership experience with opportunities for further management development
•  Be part of a 24/7 operation protecting critical national infrastructure

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and support Security Officers during your shift
• Act as the first point of contact for operational security issues
• Create and manage staff rotas, including holiday and sickness cover
• Conduct staff briefings, coaching and performance discussions
• Oversee incident reporting and site documentation
• Ensure compliance with site procedures and client requirements
• Monitor CCTV, access control and alarm systems
• Coordinate responses to incidents and emergencies
• Report system faults and ensure security equipment remains operational
• Support training and development of team members
• Produce accurate digital reports and records
• Promote high standards, professionalism and team engagement

Please note - The responsibilities listed here aren’t the full picture—but they give you a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe you’ve got what it takes to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

What you'll bring:

Essential: 

•  Valid SIA licence  
•  Supervisory or team leadership experience in security 
•  Strong CCTV knowledge  
•  Right to work in the UK 
•  5-year checkable employment history  
•  Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) 
•  IT confident (Word, Excel, Outlook)  
•  Flexible to work days, nights & weekends 

Desirable:

• First Aid at Work  
• Health & Safety qualification
• Customer service training

About You: We're looking for someone who:

• Leads by example
• Builds positive client relationships
• Communicates confidently at all levels
• Supports and develops team members
• Takes ownership of site performance
• Thrives in a fast-paced operational environment
• Demonstrates Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness every day

What You'll Get

• Ongoing training and development from day one
• Career progression and management development opportunities
• Mentorship and leadership support
• Experience working with a prestigious aerospace and defence client
• Employee discounts on major brands
• Wellbeing and community support programmes
• On-site gym and canteen
•  Beautiful rural working environment

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK!
Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place.

At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, and our People Promise:

• Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation
• People – We open our eyes to all that’s good
• Purpose – We make your world a safer place

What You Can Expect
Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.

Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself
We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try our hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks - Our real change makers of the business.. YOU, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.

Your Benefits

• STRIVE– Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.
• Dental Plans - A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment
• HSF Health Plan - Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates, providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, contact lenses and acupuncture, and by covering unexpected costs.
• Cycle to Work – A super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
• Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
• WeCare – A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
• Toothfairy – Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.
• Pension Plan – Plan for your financial future by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan, with the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions.
• Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
• Death in Service Benefit - Permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance, which would provide a lump sum benefit to your beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death in service whilst employed by Securitas

Take the Next Step
Join a team that values you. Click ‘I’m Interested’ and start your career with Securitas UK today.

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