Security Guard Leeds, England
Job description
Scientific Games International Ltd is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art printing facility in Leeds which supplies lottery scratch cards to clients in Europe. We have recently upgraded our printing operation, installing a brand new 20 unit, in-line flexographic press which is capable of printing 700mm wide at a rate of 300 metres per minute. This investment allows us to serve more customers than ever before.
We are currently seeking a permanent Security Guard to join our busy team. Your responsibilities will be full and varied and will include:
Maintaining the security of the site by carrying out regular patrols, monitoring CCTV surveillance and addressing any security breaches.
Monitoring alarms and other technical equipment, including testing.
Escorting visitors and contractors around the site, maintaining high levels of security at all times.
Working with and maintaining fire safety systems (fire panels, fire testing etc)
Carrying out random searches of personnel
Co-ordinating fire evacuations from the Security Gatehouse, including establishing where alarms have been triggered, requesting assistance from the emergency services if necessary, distributing roll call lists and radios to fire marshalls, and ensuring that all employees have been accounted for.
Ensuring all security incident reports and site documentation are completed correctly and in a timely manner
Providing first aid assistance to employees if required (full training will be given).
Successful applicants must possess the following:
Previous experience in security procedures, ideally having operated in a highly secure environment.
Experience of being responsible for fire evacuation procedures.
Experience of CCTV operation.
Current full Security Guard SIA Licence (Front Line Security Badge).
Ability to remain calm and focused while working within a highly pressurised environment
Capability to deal with both employees and visitors in a variety of settings, and in a professional and diplomatic manner
Ability to work on own initiative
Capacity to operate at consistently high levels of vigilance, with meticulous attention to detail
Ability to be a good team player
Willingness to take a flexible approach to work as you will be required to work a variety of shifts. You will be working a continental shift pattern which will typically involve working 4 days on, 4 days off, 4 nights on, 4 nights off. Therefore, night working, and weekend working is a requirement for this role. Flexibility to work further shifts will also be required in order to cover sickness / holidays etc.
In return you will receive a competitive salary of £25,593 per annum, generous annual leave entitlement (21 shifts per year), pension scheme with a company matched contribution of a maximum of 6% of pensionable salary and free onsite car parking.
Please note that due to the highly secure nature of our business, any job offer would be subject to the following screening: drugs screening test, receipt of references, receipt of satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau check, and a satisfactory credit history check. We would also require proof of eligibility to work in the UK before any job offer is made.
