Security Officer Slough, Berkshire, South East England, England
Job description
Are you looking for an exciting role within the security industry? Do you have outstanding customer service skills alongside your security ability? If so, then this is the role for you!
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Security Officer at one of our clients based in Slough Berkshire for one of the prestigious pharmaceutical companies. The role will be based in an innovative workplace where you will be responsible for maintaining the security requirements of the client whilst maintaining a good corporate image.
As a Security Officer at this site, your duties will include making rounds of inspection, checking doors are securely locked, preventing the admittance to the premises of unauthorised people, and reporting any suspicious behaviour. You will also be required to investigate fire alarm indicators, report any damage to the property and carry out patrols. You will need to maintain a polite, courteous, and friendly manner towards the public, client, and colleagues always. Therefore, you will need to be a positive person, who is happy to interact with people daily.
Main Responsibilities:
- Make rounds of inspection at fixed intervals and report in by means of radio or other devices.
- Remain alert and vigilant to activity on the site to ensure risks are minimised through prompt action and reporting
- Report suspicious persons or vehicles immediately
- Investigate fire alarm indicators in the buildings and respond as per site procedure
- Check that doors and windows are properly shut and locked.
What we can offer you:
- £13.00 per hour
- Full Time – 42 hours per week, 4 on 4 off
- Annual leave of 5.6 weeks per year
- Life assurance scheme
- Company sick pay
- Pension Scheme
- Access to an industry leading Employee Benefits Platform offering lifestyle savings and discounts on most high street retailers, a Reward and Recognition programme
- The opportunity to develop your security career with access to training and development programmes
- Employee Assistance Programme that provides a health and wellbeing support service
- As an employer of choice, we focus on wellbeing, training, and career progression
- Employee Referral Scheme
Essential Skills
- SIA Licence
- Excellent customer engagement skills with excellent verbal and communication skills
- High level of attention to detail, timekeeping, and ability to prioritise time effectively
About Wilson James
Wilson James is a leading security, construction logistics and aviation services provider with more than 5,000 employees. With in-depth sector and service expertise, we deliver solutions to clients operating across the Aviation, Construction, Corporate, Energy, Manufacturing, Maritime and Technology industries.
Wilson James provides services to some of the world's most iconic brands. We collaborate. We raise standards. We win awards.
We employ more than 5,000 brilliant people across security, construction logistics and aviation services.
We celebrate diversity. With more than 75 nationalities represented in the Wilson James family, we are a truly inclusive company.
Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis.
For information about Wilson James' commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please see our website.
