Job Reference: /JT/02-07/1219/36

Job Title: Security Officer

Location: Kitling Road, Prescott, Knowsley

Pay Rate: £12.38

Hours per week: Variable Shift Rota - 06:00 - 18:00, 18:00 - 06:00 - 48 hours per week (4 on 4 off)

Business Overview

Atalian Servest and OCS have merged to create a new organisation, the OCS Group UK & Ireland. We are a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates. 

Role Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Security Officer to join our passionate and driven Security team based at our client’s site in Kitling Road, Prescott, Knowsley

In this role you will form part of a motivated and pro-active team of security guards delivering security and fire protection services.

Benefits

• Wide range of retail discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Join our Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to “CHROMA”, our internal colleague-led diversity and inclusion community – join a committee or take part in our events
• Access to internal Mental Health First Aiders
• Immediate access to “Opportunity” our internal Learning and Development platform
• Required professional membership fees paid for
• Win monthly  Superstar Awards

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver site security services in line with the client’s requirements, developing the service so that it remains efficient and effective at all times.
• Play a role in ensuring that all fire suppression systems are in place are effective through testing and inspections.
• Play a part in ensuring that all client policies and procedures, ensuring that the site meets quality, Health and Safety and environmental requirements.
• Report and manage any breach of policy, procedures, security, fire or any incident that could put Newsprinters at risk.
• Working as a team and on your own you will be required to safe guard the site, its premises and equipment at all times.
• Identify and report any misuse or damage to the client or company property and equipment
• Ensure that you are proactive and diligent whilst carrying out daily duties, identifying areas where improvements can be made and ensuring that details captured are correct and to the point.
• To represent yourself as a security guard responsible for the security of the site in a professional manner at all times, a smart appearance wearing authorised uniform is required at all times.
• To establish and maintain a positive working relationship with your team and the client, ensuring that you are recognised as a respected member of the security team.
• During your patrols act or report any issues that you might identify that could cause reason for the client to be concerned.
• Report any breach or unsafe practice in the workplace to your line manager in accordance with H&S policies and procedures and with support from the H&S manager
• As part of a team you will be required to man a number of areas throughout the site which includes reception, the gatehouse and other areas based upon need. When in reception you will be required to carry out other administration services such as: 
  • Cover for the help desk service
  • Issuing passes, booking visitors in, carrying out site inductions
  • Provide mail / courier, collection, sorting and in-house delivery
  • Ensure any outstanding issues at the end of each shift are left safe where possible or isolated / contained if unsafe. That your Line manager and supervisor informed of status. Ensure your incoming shift is left a comprehensive handover document
  • Act as reception manning the phone filtering and transferring calls
  • Managing site key access ensuring all keys are signed in and out and accounted for

KPI for the role include:

• Competently deliver site assignment instructions.
• Be competent in the delivery of site emergency procedures.
• Ensure that all documentation is completed and accurate.
• Competently investigate fire alarm activations to determine risk within the search and seek limit.
• Manage fire alarm activations to ensure safety of all persons on site including evacuations
• Carry out all services as per site assignment instructions and service level agreements
• Promote a professional image of the company to staff and the client
• Ensure good communication is maintained to Aktrion / Atalian Servest, and Newsprinters management and the client at all times
• Adhere to company and site H&S policies
• Reliability – Ensure that you attend your shift 

About You:

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• Must have a current SIA License
• Flexibility – the ability to move between areas (training permitted) to meet the needs of the business
• Excellent team working skills and ability to integrate with both Company and Newsprinters employees at all times
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Punctual and reliable with excellent time management skills
• Good computer / IT skills (training will be given)
• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to balance workloads in areas of priority
• Ability to work safely
• Ability and willingness to share knowledge to others
• Problem-solving skills and confident decision making
• Become a proven and respected team player
• 26 covers days mandatory to be worked as part of the rota ( Paid up front). The cover days are pro rata depending on when someone starts.

How to apply

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