At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure safety and security at Arvato distribution centres through monitoring and patrols.
- Company: Join Professional Security, a leading UK security provider with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, structured shift patterns, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Flexible 12-hour shifts with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in maintaining safety while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Must hold a valid SIA licence and be reliable and professional.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 15 £ per hour.
Locations: Slough
Pay: Competitive hourly rate
Shift pattern: 4 on, 4 off 12-hour shifts
Hours: 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am
Professional Security is recruiting SIA-licensed Security Officers to support operations at Arvato distribution centres across four UK locations. Arvato is an international logistics and supply chain specialist delivering fulfilment, distribution and transport solutions for leading brands. Our security teams play an important role in protecting its people, premises and operations while maintaining a safe, secure and professional working environment.
Location Slough: Slough Trading Estate, Stirling Road, Slough, SL1 4ST
The role
As a Security Officer, you will provide an efficient and effective security service across a busy distribution environment. You will monitor access to the site, conduct searches and patrols, respond to incidents and help ensure consistently high standards of safety and security. You will also provide a professional and approachable presence for employees, contractors, drivers and visitors entering the site.
Key responsibilities
- Controlling access to and from the site
- Verifying identification and issuing visitor passes where required
- Monitoring employees, contractors, drivers and visitors
- Conducting searches in accordance with site procedures
- Completing regular internal and external patrols
- Monitoring entrances, exits, perimeters and other key areas
- Responding promptly to alarms, incidents and suspicious activity
- Following emergency and incident-response procedures
- Identifying and reporting security breaches, hazards and potential risks
- Maintaining accurate security logs and written incident reports
- Working closely with colleagues, site management and emergency services
- Delivering a professional and helpful service to everyone on site
- Following Professional Security, client and SIA standards at all times
About you
To be considered, you must:
- Hold a valid SIA licence
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Be able to work 12-hour day and night shifts on a 4-on, 4-off pattern
- Demonstrate high levels of professionalism, reliability and integrity
- Communicate clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing
- Remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure
- Be comfortable working within a busy distribution environment
- Be able to work effectively independently and as part of a team
- Previous security experience and a valid First Aid qualification are desirable but not essential.
Join Professional Security
Professional Security is one of the UK's leading security providers, protecting people, places and organisations across hospitality, guarding and events. You will join a professional nationwide team committed to delivering consistently high standards for our clients. If you are a reliable and professional SIA-licensed Security Officer looking for a structured shift pattern at an established distribution site, apply today.
Eligibility Requirements
Essential requirements that candidates must meet for this position.
- SIA Licence: Do you have a valid, non-expired SIA licence?
- Right to Work: Do you have the right to work in the UK?
Security Officer – Arvato Distribution Centres in Slough employer: Effective Security Services Limited
Professional Security is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the vibrant hospitality sector of Belfast. With competitive pay and weekly wages, employees benefit from a supportive culture that values reliability and flexibility, alongside opportunities for personal growth and development in frontline security roles. Join us to be part of a team that prioritises safety while engaging with diverse guests and staff in a rewarding setting.
Contact Details:
Effective Security Services Limited Recruitment Team
