At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure safety and security in a busy retail environment while engaging with customers.
- Company: Join BardWood Support Services, a leading recruitment specialist in the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, company-funded SIA license renewal, and smart tech options.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities in a supportive family-like environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and make a real difference in customer safety.
- Qualifications: SIA License required; customer service skills and a positive attitude are essential.
About the role
- Location – Newcastle upon Tyne
- Shift Timings – Full time, 40 hours per week and must be able to work weekends
You will be working in a well-known retail store, which holds various stock. Officers are responsible for providing safety and security to both staff and visitors alike.
What will you get in return?
- Company-funded SIA License renewal.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Smart tech – allowing employees to buy the latest tech, deducted from their salaries monthly at no additional interest.
- Salary finance loans and monthly advances.
- Vouchers across various retailers such as Sainsbury’s, Argos, and ASDA, as well as holidays, leisure, fashion, pets, and many more.
- Save as you earn.
- Life cover.
- Private medical cover.
- Childcare vouchers.
- Private pensions.
- Fantastic opportunity to join an evolving family.
Your main responsibilities may include:
- Patrolling the Retail Store Premises.
- Speaking with customers and staff.
- Handing out baskets and greeting customers.
- Investigating disturbances, as well as monitoring the entry and exit points of the retail store.
- Confidently calling for help in emergency situations and operating theft-detecting devices.
- Effectively dealing with large crowds and building positive customer relations.
To succeed in this role, you will need the following:
- SIA License.
- Customer service skills.
- Understanding of ASCONE and SAFER Approach.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
- 5-year checkable work/career history.
- Experience in a similar role would be an advantage.
- Physically fit to undertake given tasks.
- Possess the ability to work under pressure.
About our company
At BardWood Support Services we are recruitment specialists, supporting the facilities industry in the UK since 2015. We recognize that PEOPLE are our most valued resource and as such we aim to ensure our employees are matched within the right role that suits them, with a view to help them progress.
Retail security officer in Washington employer: Bardwood Support Services Limited
BardWood Support Services is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and growth. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, our retail security officers benefit from comprehensive perks such as company-funded SIA License renewal, private medical cover, and a cycle to work scheme, all while being part of a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring safety and security in a well-known retail environment. We believe in investing in our people, providing opportunities for career advancement and fostering a sense of belonging within our evolving family.
Contact Details:
Bardwood Support Services Limited Recruitment Team
