Corporate Security Guard - Central London

Job Id: 17878523

Job Title: Security Officer

Location: Central London – Lower Thames Street

Duration: Permanent

Type of site: Corporate site

Pay: £12.77 / hour

Shift Patterns: Rolling 6 on 3 off pattern consisting of 6-day shifts, or 6-night shifts, 3 shifts off or 4 on 4 off shift pattern. Dayshift 07.00 to 19.00 and nightshift 19.00 to 07.00am. Average hours per week are various.

Benefits: Opportunity to work in a prestigious corporate environment in the heart of London, Be a part of a dedicated and professional team, Training provided, Uniforms provided, Holidays worked out pro rata, Pension scheme and many more.

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for an experienced Security Officer to join our team at a site in Lower Thames Street, Central London.

This is a full-time role.

Holiday and sickness cover may be required therefore all interested applicants need to be fully flexible in their approach and attitude.

Your main responsibilities will include:

· Security Manned Guarding Services.

· Access/Egress Control Duties.

· Monitoring CCTV.

· Regular/Irregular Site Inspection Patrols of the Assignment.

· Performing regular Health and Safety checks.

· Regular and accurate report writing.

· Dealing with First Aid situations as/when they arise.

· Proactive interaction with the client & their staff, visitors to the site as well as contractors; ensuring that superb customer service is always provided.

· Dealing with enquiries and reporting any issues on site.

· Covering all required security related duties as/when required.

· Carrying out any other reasonable management requests.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following:

· Essential – SIA DS, License.

· Desirable - First Aid, CCTV SIA Licence.

· Essential - 5, Year UK Residency.

· Proof of right to work and live in the UK.

· Must have a 5-year checkable work or back to school history.

· Proof of right to work and live in the UK.

Brief Calibre of Person required:

· Very smart with an excellent command of the English language

· Able to work as part of a Team and also on own.

· Approachable.

· Diplomatic.

· Ability to think ‘Outside the Box’ – when applicable.

· Reliable.

· Flexible and willing to learn new procedures.

Successful applicant will be required to undergo Home Office SC Clearance to work at this site.

To apply, please email an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Interviews will be in 2 stages. The first will be at our Hounslow Head Office and if you are successful you will have a face-to-face interview with the client at their site.

Magenta Security Services is an equal opportunities employer with over 30 years’ experience as a security provider.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.77 per hour

Application question(s):

  • Do you have 5 years residency in UK?

Licence/Certification:

  • DS SIA Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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