Security Officer

We’re Hiring: Security Officer

📍 Location: Theale, RG7 5HH
💰 Pay: £13.45 per hour
📅 Hours: 54 hours per week, nights during the week, days on weekends during Week 1, and nights on weekends during Week 2.

Grade: 3.1 Site Based

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As aSecurity Officer, you will be responsible for protecting a busy cement depot and concrete plant that receives bulk cement deliveries by rail and supports the distribution of bulk cement and ready-mixed concrete across the South of England. TheSecurity Officer will carry out regular patrols, monitor site access, assist visitors and contractors, and help maintain a safe and secure working environment. Operating within a strategic distribution hub that supports infrastructure, commercial, and residential projects, theSecurity Officer will play a key role in safeguarding people, assets, and operations while ensuring all site procedures and security protocols are followed.

Responsibilities

You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:

✅ Control site access and conduct regular patrols
✅ Monitor CCTV, alarms, and security systems
✅ Manage keys, locking/unlocking, and visitor access
✅ Maintain accurate security records and reports
✅ Support health & safety procedures and report incidents
✅ Respond to emergencies and follow site procedures
✅ Help prevent loss, damage, and unauthorised activity
✅ Provide excellent customer service to staff, visitors, and contractors
✅ Operate security equipment and assist with investigations when required

Please note - The responsibilities listed here aren’t the full picture—but they give you a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe you’ve got what it takes to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who sees a different world—someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:

✅Valid SIA Licence
✅Right to work in the UK
✅Must be over 18 years of age
✅5-year checkable employment history
✅No current criminal convictions
✅Excellent communication skills and strong customer focus
✅Reliable, professional, and able to work independently or as part of a team
✅Must be able to work every weekend, alternating between day and night shifts

Desirable

⭐ Previous experience as aSecurity Officer
⭐ Full UK driving licence and own transport
⭐ First Aid qualification

See a different world with Securitas UK

Ready to make a difference? You're one step closer to joining over322,000 colleagues worldwide who help make your world a safer place every day.

At Securitas, our values ofIntegrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness guide everything we do. We believe in making a clear promise to our people:

• Opportunity – Seeing potential in every person
• People – Putting people at the heart of what we do
• Purpose – Making your world a safer place

So what happens next?

Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully and is here to support you throughout the process. Whatever the outcome, you'll always hear back from us.

Creating spaces for you to belong

We're proud to be aLevel 2 Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Through our networks, partnerships and celebrations throughout the year, we're building a culture where differences are valued and people can be themselves.

Ready to see a rewarding world?

From day one, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Employee discounts with leading global and local brands.
• Health and wellbeing support, 24/7 online GP services.
• Pension and financial wellbeing resources and support.
• Life assurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee eligibility to EV Schemes (Subject to graded benefits).

Keen to take the next step...

Join a team that values your contribution, supports your growth and helps you build a rewarding career.

Click "I'm Interested" and start seeing a different world with Securitas UK.