In-House Security Officer Widnes, England
Job description
A great opportunity has become available within the Unipart Logistics Security Department for a Licensed Security Officer to join our award winning in-house team at Gorsey Point, Widnes.
Successful applicants will be paid a monthly salary based on 48 hours per week, however, the working rota will provide an average 55.2 hours; where the extra hours will be paid at a flat rate.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Provide a courteous, professional and welcoming atmosphere for all clients, their representatives and visitors to the company.
- Provide security for 'People, Product & Property' at all times.
- To remain alert at all times and give consistent attention to all details of site security
- To carry out regular visual and sensory patrols of internal and external areas and report all concerns.
- To carry out effective screening & searching routines
- Monitor access to the premises and visitors via CCTV
- Meeting the requirements of all company policies and practices
- Effective recording of information / incidents from within the building / premises
- Carrying out procedures to ensure effective service delivery
- Gatehouse duties
- To work with the Security Manager to identify problems and achieve resolution.
- To ensure a smooth and full handover of daily events to the security team
- To utilise the patrol system to aid patrols for the security team
- To utilise the electronic access control system effectively, to allow traffic control
Key attributes for this role include:
- A professional approach and attitude
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A smart appearance
- The ability to work alone or part of a team
- The ability to follow professional boundaries and instructions
- Honesty and integrity
- Excellent timekeeping and reliability
- Basic computer skills (send/receive emails, enter data onto spreadsheets)
- A good level of physical fitness (ability to carry out patrols and stand for long periods)
Essential requirements for this role are:
- A valid SIA license
- A 5-year checkable history
In return we offer:
- An in-house Security position where you’ll be directly employed by Unipart Group (not a contract guarding company)
- Access to all Unipart Group staff benefits which include: company pension, childcare vouchers, maternity & paternity leave, sick pay, wellbeing assistance, high street discounts.
- Guaranteed hours and overtime if required
- Full site induction and ongoing training
- Internal promotional opportunities
- Full company uniform
- Career development through Unipart's “Gate to Great”’ training and development program. We don’t just have a way of working, we have The Unipart Way. It allows everyone in our team to pursue their own personal and professional goals to a world class level.
- Job satisfaction and an integral part of our fast paced business, always delivering amazing quality and results for our customers, and this warehouse location is no exception!
About Unipart Group
You may remember Unipart as the company who in the 1970s revolutionised the automotive parts industry. Unipart is a different company today with clients such as McLaren, Apple, Vodafone, BSkyB, Jaguar Land Rover and the NHS. The Unipart Group is an independent manufacturing, logistics and consultancy company who employs nearly 10,000 employees worldwide and has an annual turnover of more than £1 billion.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,357.76 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- security: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- SIA Licence (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: NHSGPFeb23
Expected start date: 13/02/2023
