At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure safety in retail spaces through patrols and access control.
- Company: Join GUK, a leader in protection management with a focus on excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy health perks, ride to work scheme, and recognition rewards.
- Other info: Diverse workplace that values individuality and offers growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in creating safe shopping experiences for everyone.
- Qualifications: SIA licence, retail experience, and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 11.7 - 14.3 £ per hour.
Hours: Monday Tuesday 10am to 10pm, Saturday 7am to 7pm, Sunday 8am to 6pm
Contract: 6 month contract rolling
Job ID: 877
Closing Date: 31/08/2026
Defend the retail realm! Become a Retail Park Security Guard and ensure a safe and enjoyable shopping experience. Join Our Team as a Security Officer and Safeguard What Matters Most!
Who we are
We are GUK, and together we are proud to be at the forefront of protection management across multiple sectors. We offer the ultimate in business security solutions and deliver the highest quality of professional service.
Job role
Working with us at GUK, we value you more than just a security guard. You will be responsible for providing safety to the public with patrols, creating access passes and using your experience of who can gain access. Your flexibility and experience will create a rapport with our high-end clients to deliver excellence. The role is critical to ensure our operational day-to-day frontline services work like clockwork. A typical day for someone who is self-motivated could include access control, greeting visitors, regular patrols, and completing the daily occurrence book. You are an individual who communicates well, has a strong sense of reliability and understands the importance of being smartly always presented in uniform. Also, you would need to be proactive and always willing to learn. You will receive full training and we are looking for motivated individuals who will make a measurable contribution to the continued success of GUK.
Ideal Experience:
- Proof of right to work
- Valid SIA licence
- SIA CCTV preferred
- Experience of composing emails and preparing incident reports
- Proactively uses initiative to recognise priorities within own workload
- Problem solving
- First Aid at Work
- 2 Years experience working in the retail sector
Ideally you will have developed these Skills:
- Able to communicate in English at a good level, both written and oral communication
- Basic report writing and IT skills
- Dealing with difficult people
- Teamwork
- Challenging the status quo
- Self-motivated
Employee Benefits
GUK pride ourselves in offering benefits that promote health and wellbeing.
- Ride to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Credit Union
- Long Service Rewards
- Employee of the Month/Year
We are an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from a diverse range of individuals. We believe that a diverse talented workforce nurtures excellence and makes us a great place to work, where individuality and inclusivity are celebrated. We reserve the right to withdraw the advert earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive too many applications.
Security Officer in Leeds employer: Guarding UK Ltd
At GUK, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where our Security Officers can thrive. With comprehensive training, a focus on employee wellbeing, and a range of benefits including a Ride to Work Scheme and an Employee Assistance Programme, we empower our team to excel in their roles while ensuring the safety and satisfaction of our clients. Join us at our immaculate site, where your contributions will be valued and recognised, making every day rewarding.
