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Security Officer Nights Preston, North West England, England

James Hall & Co

Full Time Preston, North West England, England 11.5 GBP HOURLY Today

Job description

Security Officer Nights

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: 38 hours per week 4 shifts per week. Includes Saturday 8.00pm to 5.30am

Location: James Hall, Bowland View, Preston, PR2 5QT

Salary: £11.50 per hour

Based at our state-of-the-art head office and distribution centre on the outskirts of Preston, James Hall & Co. Ltd. have been established for over 150 years proudly serving communities across the north of England as supplier and distributor to over 600 SPAR stores.

We are proud to be one of the biggest employers in Lancashire with over 3000 colleagues who represent our core values of passion, enterprise and family every single day.

About the Role

The Security Team at James Hall & Co are the eyes and ears of our organisation and are integral to the safety of our employees on our 50 acre site and across the group of companies as a whole. As Security Officer, you will be responsible for important security check and protocols that will see you communicating with employees at all levels across the business.

What will I be doing?

The security officer position is varied and extensive and will require a level of flexibility to the role. You will work in conjunction with the core Security Guard shift pattern to enhance and support a safe and secure environment. Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to-

Conducting vehicle and foot patrols around the site
Assisting in the response to emergencies and alarms
Provide support in controlling site access and egress
Effectively complete daily activity reports and incident reporting
Interface with employees and visitors ensuring they are adhering to company rules
Perform CCTV monitoring
Conduct security checks, protocols and reports for the monitoring of building and site security
Provide support for lone worker telephone monitoring across the company stores

A Few Things About You

This is a brand-new role, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the shaping of it. We are looking for someone with previous similar experience although all applicants will be considered if they can demonstrate the attributes required for this role. These include-

Ability to conduct themselves in an approachable and professional manor
Be alert at all times whilst on site
To be able to integrate and work to enhance an existing team
Have good computer literacy
Have a flexible approach to hours and shift patterns

James Hall & Co. Ltd. have one simple vison: to still be in business in another 150 years!

To make this vision possible we need the best talents to join us on our journey. We are a family company and we believe that if we look after our people, they will look after us.

Here are some of the benefits that you can take advantage of as an employee of James Hall & Co. Ltd.

Company Doctor – We care about the health and wellbeing of our people. That is why you will have access to our company doctor with the ability to book appointments directly.

Free On-site Parking - You don’t have to worry about paying for parking or getting from your car to the office as our site boasts a secure car park with over 1000 spaces.

Subsidised Canteen – We know how hard our people work so when hunger strikes, we have an excellent on-site canteen that offers a wide range of freshly cooked meals, salads, sandwiches and confectionary plus free tea and coffee

Holidays – Everyone needs a break so as an employee of James Hall & Co. Ltd. you will receive our enhanced holiday package of 22 days holidays per year plus bank holidays (unless otherwise stated). Holiday entitlement increases with continuous service every two years

Learning & Development – We want all of our colleagues to reach their full potential. That is why you will benefit from our in-house learning and development team who will provide you access to fully funded accredited training and industry recognised qualifications.

Life Insurance – There’s nothing more important than family. We offer life insurance to all of our employees so you can have peace of mind during your career at James Hall & Co. Ltd.

Grocery Aid – We understand the importance of mental health. We work with the national charity Grocery Aid to provide all colleagues a 24/7 helpline service that is free, independent and confidential. Grocery Aid also offer a wide range of other fantastic services to support you when you need it.

We also offer staff discount, cycle to work scheme, company sick pay, bereavement pay, enhanced pension scheme and our famous Christmas Hamper!

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