The posting
Company Description
We’re Hiring: Security Officer
📍 Location: Gloucester, UK
💰 Pay: £13.45 per hour
📅 Hours: Average 42 hours per week, 4 on 4 off, covering both days and nights (07:00-19:00 & 19:00-07:00).
🎓 From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes!
As a Security Officer at Securitas you'll be working with one of our UK-based manufacturers of advanced composite materials and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) solutions, who deliver high‑performance components across sectors including defence, aerospace, rail, automotive, medical, marine, and energy.
As a Security Officer, you'll play a vital role in maintaining a safe, secure, and compliant site. Our Security Officers protect people, assets, and operations by managing access control, responding to incidents, and supporting site safety standards helping to ensure the smooth and uninterrupted running of the manufacturing environment.
For this position and as a Site requirement, you must be willing and able to successfully achieve SC Clearance. You must be a British National and have lived in the UK for the past 5 years
- Must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years , Must be British National - Must be able to achieve and obtain SC Clearance
- SIA Licence (essential)
- Full UK driving licence and own transport desirable.
- Previous experience in a security or gatehouse role (preferred).
Job Description
You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:
Protection of Property and Premises
- Prevent unauthorised access and monitor alarms/CCTV.
- Conduct regular internal and external patrols.
- Manage traffic, parking, keys, and locking/unlocking duties.
- Carry out routine equipment checks and maintain records/logbooks.
- Issue visitor passes and manage site equipment per procedures.
- Handle lost property in line with instructions.
Health and Safety
- Support staff, visitors, and contractors to ensure site safety.
- Follow and enforce health and safety procedures, reporting hazards and incidents.
- Keep emergency routes clear at all times.
- Report use and shortages of First Aid supplies.
- Notify SOC in emergencies and follow instructions.
- Investigate all fire alarm activations.
Please note - The responsibilities listed here aren’t the full picture—but they give you a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe you’ve got what it takes to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for:
We’re looking for someone proactive, reliable, and committed to delivering high standards, with a strong team mindset. You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:
- Must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years , Must be British National - Must be able to achieve and obtain SC Clearance
- SIA Licence (essential)
- Full UK driving licence and own transport desirable.
- Previous experience in a security or gatehouse role (preferred).
- Right to work in the UK, with a 5 year checkable history.
- First Aid qualification
- Must be 18 and have no criminal convictions
- Good communication skills and customer focus, ability to work independently and in a team.
- Reliable, punctual, and flexible with shifts (days/nights/weekends).
Additional Information
See a different world with Securitas UK
Ready to make a difference? You're one step closer to joining over 322,000 colleagues worldwide who help make your world a safer place every day.
At Securitas, our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness guide everything we do. We believe in making a clear promise to our people:
- Opportunity – Seeing potential in every person
- People – Putting people at the heart of what we do
- Purpose – Making your world a safer place
So what happens next?
Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully and is here to support you throughout the process. Whatever the outcome, you'll always hear back from us.
Creating spaces for you to belong
We're proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Through our networks, partnerships and celebrations throughout the year, we're building a culture where differences are valued and people can be themselves.
Ready to see a rewarding world?
From day one, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:
- Employee discounts with leading global and local brands.
- Health and wellbeing support, 24/7 online GP services.
- Pension and financial wellbeing resources and support.
- Life assurance for added peace of mind.
- Employee eligibility to EV Schemes (Subject to graded benefits).
Keen to take the next step...
Join a team that values your contribution, supports your growth and helps you build a rewarding career.
Click "I'm Interested" and start seeing a different world with Securitas UK.
