Security Officer

Gough and Kelly, an NSI Gold company, is a premier provider of security products and services and has served the north of England for over three decades.

We now have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Security Officer (nights) to join the team, to provide security services at an educational facility based in York.

The position:

• Permanent
• Full-time - 4 on, 4 off; 18:00 - 06:00 hours
• Immediate start available, subject to vetting and passing safeguarding checks
• A valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence is essential

Gough and Kelly value hard work and commitment, and in return, we are committed to giving back to our employees. We have an excellent and ever-growing benefits package to set you on the right path from the day you join us:

• Excellent rate of pay - £10.90 per hour
• Wagestream – instantly access up to 50% of your wages before pay day
• Private Health Care Scheme, including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• £5,000 annual Christmas raffle
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Main responsibilities:

• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry
• Conducts locks and unlocks
• Obtains help by sounding alarms
• Prevents any losses and damage by reporting irregularities
• Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities
• Liaises with the in-house team

Required skills and attributes:

• SIA Door Supervisor Licence
• 1 years’ experience in a similar role (preferable)
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to communicate clearly with the general public and engage/advise when necessary
• Ability to deal with uncertainty
• Strong surveillance skills
• Professionalism
• A full, clean, UK driving licence (preferred but not essential) and own transportation to site

Gough and Kelly are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed not only to our legal obligations, but also to the positive promotion of equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.90 per hour

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• York: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Are you willing to work a permanent night shift pattern?

Experience:

• security: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• SIA licence (required)

Work Location: In person