Self-employed Security Guard

2 weeks ago


Plymouth, United Kingdom Drake Security Group Ltd Full time

**Position**: Self-Employed Security Guard
**Location**: Various sites (unlocking and locking buildings)
**Hours**: 12.5 hours per week, split shifts Monday to Friday (06:30-08:00 & 18:00-19:00)
**Pay**: £13.00 per hour (£8,450 per annum)
**Holiday**: Self-employed basis, paid holiday not included

**Role Overview**
Drake Security Group is seeking a reliable, punctual, and trustworthy Security Guard on a self-employed basis to assist with the security of multiple sites by performing daily unlocking and locking duties. This role involves a small amount of static guarding, with additional on-call and ad-hoc work available for those seeking extra hours.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Unlock and lock buildings at designated times
- Provide basic static guarding when required
- Report any security concerns or incidents promptly
- Ensure site safety during designated hours

**Benefits**
- Uniform and security equipment provided (must provide own shoes/boots)
- Flexible on-call and ad-hoc assignments available
- Training provided (previous experience not required)

**Requirements**:

- **Valid SIA license** and **First Aid certification**:

- Full, clean UK driving license and access to own vehicle
- Right to work in the UK with a **clean criminal record** (successful applicants will undergo a DBS background check)
- National Insurance Number
- Registered as self-employed with HMRC and responsible for managing own tax and National Insurance contributions
- **Insurance Requirements**: Self-employed security guards are expected to have their own **Public Liability Insurance** to cover third-party injury or property damage claims. **Professional Indemnity Insurance** and **Personal Accident Insurance** are also recommended to protect against negligence claims and personal injury, respectively.

**Application**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12.5 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- SIA License (required)
- Driving Licence (required)

**Location**:

- Plymouth, Devon (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: DSG - Self Employed Guard



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