We’re Hiring: Security Officer

📍 Location: Gloucester, UK
💰 Pay: £13.45 per hour
📅 Hours: Av 42 hrs 4 on 4 off DAYS & NIGHTS (07:00-19:00 & 19:00-07:00)
🎓 From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes!

As a Security Officer at Securitas you'll be working with one of our UK-based manufacturers of advanced composite materials and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) solutions, who deliver high‑performance components across sectors including defence, aerospace, rail, automotive, medical, marine, and energy.

As a Security Officer, you'll play a vital role in maintaining a safe, secure, and compliant site. Our Security Officers protect people, assets, and operations by managing access control, responding to incidents, and supporting site safety standards helping to ensure the smooth and uninterrupted running of the manufacturing environment.

For this position and as a Site requirement, you must be willing and able to successfully achieve SC Clearance. You must be a British National and have lived in the UK for the past 5 years

Responsibilities

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

Protection of Property and Premises

• Prevent unauthorised access and monitor alarms/CCTV.
• Conduct regular internal and external patrols.
• Manage traffic, parking, keys, and locking/unlocking duties.
• Carry out routine equipment checks and maintain records/logbooks.
• Issue visitor passes and manage site equipment per procedures.
• Handle lost property in line with instructions.

Health and Safety

• Support staff, visitors, and contractors to ensure site safety.
• Follow and enforce health and safety procedures, reporting hazards and incidents.
• Keep emergency routes clear at all times.
• Report use and shortages of First Aid supplies.
• Notify SOC in emergencies and follow instructions.
• Investigate all fire alarm activations.

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 we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone proactive, reliable, and committed to delivering high standards, with a strong team mindset. You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:

• Must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years , Must be British National  - Must be able to achieve and obtain SC Clearance 
• SIA Licence (essential)
• Right to work in the UK, with a 5 year checkable history.
• First Aid qualification
• Must be 18 and have no criminal convictions
• Good communication skills and customer focus, ability to work independently and in a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible with shifts (days/nights/weekends).
• Full UK driving licence and own transport desirable.
• Previous experience in a security or gatehouse role (preferred).

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK! You're one step closer to joining a global team of 336,000+ colleagues who help make the world a safer place each and every day.

Here, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, which help guide how we operate and how our people experience work, each and every day! We have a promise too:

• 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

So what you can expect 
Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully. We know applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help. No matter the outcomes, you will always receive communication from us.

See an inclusive world

Inclusion isn’t a tick-box for us – it’s how we work. We know our strength comes from different perspectives, in every role and every team. We’re proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident employer. If you tell us you have a disability when you apply, and you meet the minimum requirements for the role, our Talent Team will guarantee you an interview.

Through our Employee Networks, the Race at Work Charter, the Armed Forces Covenant and more, our people drive real change. We celebrate diversity all year round with moments like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month – because seeing an inclusive world starts with how we show up every day.

See a rewarding world

We understand the importance of reward and recognition when it comes to our peoples work. From day one you're able to:

• Save More: Exclusive employee big brand discounts through STRIVE, Cycle to Work savings, Specsavers offers and free mortgage advice.
• Look After Your Health: Healthcare cash plans, dental cover plans, 24/7 GP access, mental wellbeing support and online dental advice.
• Plan for Your Future: Pension scheme, Payroll ISA and financial wellbeing resources to help you achieve your goals.
• Peace of Mind: Life assurance and support for you and your family when it matters most.

Take the next step your career journey 
Join a team that values you start your career with Securitas UK today.

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