Security Guard in Salisbury

Position: Full-time

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK

This role operates on a rotating shift pattern, including both day and night shifts.

Salary: £30,000 per annum

About the role

In the role of a Security Guard, you will provide a presence at our locations to ensure the safety and security of our premises and assets. Reporting to the Deputy Security Controller, you will be part of a team providing 24 hour security and site surveillance. You will be based at our main site in Chilmark, Wiltshire but hold responsibility for our other locations in the local area.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
• Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way
• Pension Scheme via Royal London Company contributed
• Share Incentive Plan
• Green Car Scheme
• Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
• Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
• Private Health Insurance via Bupa
• Private Dental insurance via Bupa
• Enhanced Maternity and paternity
• 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year
• 1 paid volunteering day per year
• Access to an independent financial advisor year round
• Training & development opportunities

Responsibilities

• First responder to all security incidents.
• Alerting second response key holders if and when required.
• Patrolling of the site and surrounding area to ensure safety and security.
• Keeping an accurate record of any employees or visitors attending the site.
• Daily use of security equipment and vehicles.
• Attend all Callen-Lenz sites when required.
• Survey and monitor CCTV where relevant.
• Be the main point of contact for site security during shift times.
• Provide information and support to the Security Controller.
• Escalate any major activity to the relevant teams in a fast and agreed timeframe.
• Ensure any issues with the building itself are reported to the facilities manager.
• Enforce all safety and security related policies at all times.
• Provide a visible security presence for the sites and in reception.
• Perform other duties when required.

Health & Safety

• Demonstrate in daily activities a commitment to health and safety in the workplace by always ensuring tasks are performed in the safest possible manner.
• Report all hazards and incidents that the individual is party to, or observes, in the correct manner.
• When required or directed, participate in any health and safety training.

Qualifications:

• SIA License would be advantageous but is not essential.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a similar security role.
• Ability to work alone and under own initiative.
• A confident approach and the ability to handle confrontation when necessary.
• Confident with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word).
• Strong attention to detail.

• Experience of being solely responsible for building security during a shift.

Personal Attributes

• Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK.
• A full valid UK driving licence.
• Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK.

Callen-Lenz is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. It is essential that the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.