Gatehouse Security Officer

RedWatch Security Ltd was incorporated in 2007 and has been providing the United Kingdom with a national security coverage in Manned Guarding. We also operate a 24-hour mobile response unit, running for over eight years.

RedWatch Security Ltd is looking for outstanding, professional Security officers to work alongside our in-house team. Working within our essential security team, you will be the main point of contact for our clients within our portfolio.

RedWatch Security Ltd recognizes that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment and promotion, giving guidance and encouragement to employees at all levels to act fairly and prevent discrimination. We are pleased to be an equal opportunity employer.

**Employment Type**:Zero-Hour Contract

**Hours and/or Shift Patterns**:Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1800 to 0600 overtime is available as and when required.

**Key Responsibilities**
- To ensure the security and safety of the client’s property and personnel
- Monitor access control, permitting employees and designated visitors only
- Booking in and out any vehicles, visitors and contractors
- Identification and vehicle check if required
- Maintenance of logbooks and registers in line with company and client standards
- Patrolling of the site
- Liaising with the client and fellow colleagues to maintain overall site security
- Completing any necessary incident reports
- Identify potential risks and record accordingly
- To perform the role within Health and Safety regulations and be responsible for their own Health and Safety as well as colleagues and visitors to site.
- To always follow up group and company policies and procedures.
- Proactively identify and report any security risks to your Line Manager
- Use all work equipment and personal PPE properly and in accordance with training received.

**Benefits of working with RedWatch Security Ltd**:RedWatch Security Ltd's holiday year begins on the 1st January and ends on 31st December each year, during which you will receive a paid holiday entitlement of 28 days, based on the number of hours you have worked. Due to high demand, annual leave requested from 1st December to 1st January will not be accepted unless express authorization is sought from your Line Manager for exceptional circumstances. Time and Half is paid for all UK Bank Holidays if worked, deemed to run from midnight to midnight. We also offer a competitive work-place pension which is optional and you are entitled to opt-out.

**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience**:At the commencement of your employment, you will receive training shifts and as your employment progresses, your skills may be extended to encompass new job role activities within the business. It is a condition of your employment that you participate in any training deemed necessary by RedWatch Security Ltd for you to reach the required levels of standard.

Previous experience is desired but not required.

SIA Licence is essential for this role.

**PPE Required**:Steel toe boots, Hi-Vis

**Pay Rate**:£9.50 - £9.75 per hour, paid on a monthly basis in line with our PAYE Scheme.

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 36 per week

**Salary**: £9.50-£9.75 per hour

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Chard, TA20 1AA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- security: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- SIA (required)