Nights Security Officer

Are you an experienced Security Officer who can deliver outstanding customer service while maintaining a safe and secure environment? Do you have the skills to manage security operations, support loading bay activities and respond confidently to incidents?

If you're adaptable, proactive and thrive in a team where professionalism, safety and attention to detail matter we want to hear from you.

We are recruiting professional and reliable Night Security Officers to join the team at one of our prestigious sites. These roles offer the opportunity to work across a range of security and loading bay duties, with night officers rotating responsibilities to support the smooth running of the site. From conducting security patrols and monitoring systems to managing vehicle movements and assisting visitors, you'll play an important role in protecting the premises, people and assets while delivering excellent customer service.

Location: London SE1 6QU

Pay Rate: £15.70 per hour.

Shift Pattern: Nights, with rotation across security and loading bay duties - 6 on 3 off.

Requirement: Valid SIA Licence, First Aid qualification and Fire Marshal qualification

What you can expect:

We offer a range of benefits to our team. Benefits available through Ward include:

• Employee Assistance Programme – Free, confidential support and expert advice, available 24/7 for personal, professional and wellbeing matters.

• ReWard Benefits Platform – Access discounts and offers from retailers, cinemas, gyms and more.

• SIA Licence Support – Financial support towards SIA licensing and renewal.

• Life Assurance – Financial reassurance and support for your loved ones should the unexpected happen.

• Training & Career Development – Access to training and development opportunities to help you build your skills and progress your career.

• Employee Referral Scheme – The opportunity to receive a referral reward when someone you recommend successfully joins Ward and meets the scheme criteria.

• Cycle to Work Scheme and Pension – Benefits designed to support your wellbeing and help you plan for the future.

About the Role:

As a Night Security Officer, you'll rotate between general security and loading bay responsibilities, helping maintain effective site security throughout the night. You'll be expected to follow site procedures, communicate effectively with colleagues and visitors, and respond appropriately to security, vehicle movement and emergency situations.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Maintain a visible security presence by carrying out regular internal and external patrols, controlling access and egress, checking entry passes, deterring unauthorised activity and protecting the premises, property and personnel.

• Monitor security systems including CCTV, fire and intruder alarm panels, escalating incidents, faults and suspicious activity to the Controller and supporting emergency responses as required.

• Manage loading bay operations, including monitoring vehicle movements, booking vehicles in and out, assisting delivery drivers, couriers and staff, and coordinating with other service partners.

• Maintain safe vehicle and pedestrian movements by directing traffic when required, keeping pedestrians on designated footpaths and ensuring vehicles do not obstruct access or park in unauthorised areas.

• Provide professional customer service by welcoming and assisting staff, visitors and contractors, supporting reception duties, managing visitor sign-in procedures and issuing passes in line with site instructions.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation, including security logs, vehicle records, key registers, visitor information, incident reports and shift handovers.

• Support Health & Safety and emergency procedures by keeping escape routes clear, identifying hazards, reporting unsafe practices, responding