Security Specialist

5 months ago


Reading, United Kingdom Octaga Security Services Full time

**Job description**

**Business Overview**

Octaga are one of the leading Security risk management companies in the UK, holding NSI GOLD status in technical and physical Security. We pride ourselves on creating positive and professional relationships with our Clients and our Employees.

We have a first-class portfolio of clients ranging from Schools, Universities, Film Studios, Manufacturing, High Net Worth Clients, Local Councils and Government organisations to work with our prestigious client’s and their sites.

**Role Overview**

Hours: 18:00 - 06:00

Shifts: 4 on 4 off nights

Rate of pay: £12.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension.
- 20 days annual leave.
- One to one Management and HR support.
- We promote within and encourage our employees to reach their true potential.
- Employee rewards such as employee of the month, employee of the year and refer a friend scheme.
- Continuous training through in house and external training.

**Requirements for the role**:

- Valid UK driving licence.
- A full 5 year working history to meet the BS 7858:2019 Screening of individuals.
- To be able to communicate clearly both verbally and written.
- Excellent time management.
- Providing strong customer service.
- To be able to work on your own and as a part of a team.
- Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work under pressure.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- External perimeter patrols on foot.
- Provide a rapid response to any activations on any site.
- Providing an effective Security presence and proactive response service.
- Report writing.
- Monitoring CCTV.
- Managing access control and gate duties.
- Staff and vehicle searches when required.
- Traffic management and car park duties.

Please ensure that you send an up-to-date CV detailing your qualifications, skills, and work history.

If invited to interview, please ensure you bring along your right to work documents.
- **Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme;**_
- **Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

- SIA licence (required)
- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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