Relief Security Officer – London, SW1H

Job description

ENGIE are recruiting for a Relief Security Officer to be based in 1 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0ET.

 

This is a permanent full time role (will work a 48 hour week of 4 x 12 hour shifts covering any position vacate due to holiday, sickness, absence or project work at any of the 5 BEIS contract locations within London. You will have their shift patterns sent to you a month in advance however there may be occasions when you will need to work with less notice due to any emergency cover required. You will be allowed if you wish to work a 60 hour week) and on offer will be a salary of £22,089.60 per annum.  This role will report into the Lead or Deputy Lead Officer / Security Manager.

 

To be successful in this role you must provide the following:

·  Minimum of 3 year history of employment (including information which can be verified for any gaps)
·  If you do not have 3 years previous employment, a professional reference must be provided (obtained from a Medical Practitioner, Officer of the Armed Forces, Teacher, Lecturer, Lawyer, Bank Manager, Civil Servant etc)
·  Proof of identity & eligibility to work in the UK which must include :
·  Photographic I.D - Passport or Driving Licence.
·  Passport and all relevant work permits
·  or NI Number information / proof and full Birth certificate
·  If no legal photographic documentation is owned then a passport photo which has been signed and verified by any of the above professionals will be required. This needs to show their title, signature and contact details.
·  2 proofs of address from within the last 3 months (i.e. council tax bill, bank statement, utilities bills).
·  Any required qualifications or driving licence if required for the role.

The main duties and responsibilities are:

·  Protect premises against unauthorised access or occupation
·  Protect property against destruction, damage and theft
·  Effective checking required ID, controlling and registering vehicle / pedestrian movements.
·  Escort and monitor contractors or visitors to site
·  Guard against assault and/or injury that might be suffered as a consequence of unlawful conduct
·  In line with assignment instructions, maintain a check on the perimeter and external areas of the site checking for intrusion, fire or flood
·  In line with assignment instructions, conduct regular, highly visible patrols of the site on the perimeter boundary and lockups when necessary
·  Ensuring a correct response and reporting of any incidents or occurrences
·  Keeping up to date with security guidelines
·  Ability to communicate well at all levels
·  Highly motivated and capable of multi-tasking, coupled with a team player attitude
·  Pro-active approach to learning and development
·  Be able to stand unaided for a period of 1½ hours.
·  Be able to pass a security clearance process
·  Remain flexible to being deployed at any of the positions throughout the contract on an ad-hoc basis within a 48 hour working week which could include weekends and night shifts.
·  To carry out all work as requested.
·  Will be expected to make sure that all their working areas in these premises are kept to the highest standard of hygiene, health and safety and presentation.
·  Report to Security Management team any maintenance issues that may arise with any security equipment.
·  Be used to working under pressure, problem solve and to use their initiative when necessary
·  Ensure to follow all company systems and processes.
·  Observe the site rules and maintain a smart appearance and wearing the companies uniform at all times.
·  Be responsible for ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and COSHH laws or regulations to make certain that all company Health and Safety policies, procedures are adhered to.
·  Be proactive and creative in improving current best working practises, while following the company safety procedures.
·  Be prepared to perform any other reasonable duties as requested by Lead Officer / Security Manager
·  Be willing to deal with individual customer requests in a polite and professional manner at all times to exceed the customer’s expectations.
·  Provide support to the wider Security Team within this contract working in a relief Security Officer capacity.
·  Maintain a positive on-site relationship with customers and be aware of any potential or existing customer dissatisfaction or circumstance and ensure that Lead Officer / Security management are suitably informed in a timely manner.
·  Act at all times in the best interest of the business to further good relations.
·  Be able to work an irregular shift pattern or hours, within a 48 hour per week contract, allowing for a month in advance monthly shift pattern which can be added to if required by the contractual obligations of the contract. For more information about ENGIE please visit:http://www.engie.com/en/candidates-area/

·  SIA Frontline, valid licence.
·  Experience working within security industry, ideally in a corporate environment.
·  Good Timekeeping and attendance record.
·  An outgoing personality with strong customer service focus.
·  Proven experience of delivering a high quality service with an eye for detail, and the ability to communicate those expectations to the rest of the team to achieve the same high standards.
·  Be able to work a minimum of 48 hours per week, on a 12 hours per shift, irregular shift pattern which may include nights or weekends. For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. There is no re-location package with this job role. ENGIE do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This job advert is supported by the ENGIE Resourcing Team. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to ENGIE Managers.