Security Officer - Cardiff

Job description

ENGIE are recruiting for a Security Officer to be based in Companies House, Crown Way, Cardiff CF14 3UZ. This is a permanent full time role working 48 hours per week, 4 12 our sifts out of 7. The nature of the role will require you to work weekends, nights, and Bank Holidays, as such flexibility is essential as this vacancy will also require (when needed) to fill shifts at different locations within the South Wales area. Own transport is essential for this vacancy.  On offer is a competitive salary of £8.19 per hour plus benefits package.

All applicants must be able to be vetted before appointment. This is part of the recruitment process.

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 License.
 - Passport and all relevant work permits
 - NI Number information / proof and FULL Birth certificate (not the short version)

·  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.
·  3 proofs of address from within the last 3 months (i.e. Driving License, council tax bill, bank statement, utilities bills).
·  Any required qualifications or driving licence if required for the role.
Main Responsibilities/Duties Include:

·  To be effective and professional on site ensuring the security of our client premises, property and personnel.
·  To provide a flexible service to the customer that accommodates any local requirements or specific requests for contracted services and ad-hoc duties as agreed by Security Management.
·  Always prompt to follow reasonable instructions by their Supervisor / Site Manager.
·  Must comply and ensure following Health & Safety procedures at all times.
·  Be diligent, polite and honest in all aspects of the contract.
·  Protect premises against unauthorised access or occupation
·  Protect property against destruction, damage and theft
·  Guarding against assault and/or injury that might be suffered as a  consequence of unlawful conduct
·  Effective checking required ID, controlling and registering vehicle / pedestrian movements in accordance with site assignment instructions
·  Escort and monitor contractors or visitors to site
·  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
·  Health and Safety of yourself and others on the site
·  Keeping up to date with security guidelines
For more information about ENGIE please visit:http://www.engie.com/en/candidates-area/

·  Valid SIA licence is essential
·  Good previous experience in the Security sector, preferably Corporate Security
·  Full driving licence and own vehicle is essential for this position
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.