Area Support Officer

1 week ago

Sudbury, Suffolk, United Kingdom OCS Group Full time £20,000 - £40,000 per year


OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

SHIFT PATTERN -  Relief Role Variable shifts to cover days, nights and weekends  
 
About the Role

We are seeking a professional and reliable Area Support Officer to provide flexible security cover across multiple client sites. This role requires a proactive individual with excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt to different environments while maintaining the highest standards of service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Record vehicles, visitors, contractors, and all site activities, maintaining accurate logs and daily occurrence records.

  • Monitor sites visually and via CCTV, responding to alerts and alarms in line with procedures.

  • Conduct regular site patrols and inspections according to assignment instructions.

  • Provide security services across multiple client sites, adapting to varied working patterns as required.

  • Ensure compliance with company Health & Safety policies and management plans.

  • Cover annual leave and sickness absences as needed.

Candidate Requirements

  • Eligibility to work in the UK.

  • Own transport to site is essential as not accessible via public transport 

  • Valid SIA Licence (essential).

  • Confident computer literacy and ability to operate security systems.

  • Strong interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with all levels from visitors to senior management.

  • High standards of personal presentation and professionalism.

Additional Requirements

All successful applicants will be required to undergo screening and vetting in line with BS7858 standards.



How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.


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