Railway Security Driver – Training, Progression & Benefits in Birmingham

Location: Birmingham

The Benefits

• Flexible financial support with instant access to earned and authorised wages.
• Full induction, ongoing training, and structured career development to help you thrive in your role.
• Quality kit and uniform - so you feel comfortable and can perform your role effectively.
• Fully funded SIA top-up training from our own team of in house trainers.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn £100 for every person you refer who starts with us.

The Role

We're looking for motivated, approachable, and dependable people to join our team. We're proud to support a diverse workforce and welcome applications from women and people from all walks of life. This role is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to build a fulfilling career in security. Join our team and help to make a positive impact.

We're looking for people who are:

• Friendly, approachable, and professional in all interactions.
• Keen to learn, grow, and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Experienced in customer facing roles or interested in building those skills.
• At least 18 years old - licence requirement by the Security Industry Authority.
• Punctual, dependable, flexible, and assured.
• SIA Guarding or Door Supervision licence holders.

Your core role will include but not be limited to the following activities:

• Ensure colleague safety, providing a sense of assurance for all.
• Provide a smart, visible, proactive, and engaging security presence and deterrent.
• Effective conflict management, always taking control of incidents.
• Control access and egress, conducting security patrols to deter crime.
• Able to proactively and professionally engage with the public.
• Be aware of hazards and incidents, and responding appropriately.
• Providing guidance, information and directing customers as a first point of contact.
• Managing and following safety and security processes and procedures.
• Working as part of a team, building strong working relationships.
• Revenue Protection Operations.
• Support station staff with any incidents.
• Suicide Prevention.
• Anti Social Behaviour.
• Fare evasion.
• Safeguarding Vulnerability.
• Byelaw observations/enforcement.
• Counter Terrorism Patrols.
• Patrolling Trains across the Network.
• Engagement with members of the public.
• Travel the Railway Network with EASE.
• Railway Safety Guidance.
• VAWAG Violence against Women and Girls.
• Male/Female Operators.
• Clean, valid UK Driving Licence required for position.
• Manual Drivers (REQUIRED).

Previous experience in security is great, but if you've only recently got your SIA licence that's fine. What's just as important is your enthusiasm and willingness to learn. We will provide all the training and support you need to succeed. Our goal is to help you to become a valued member of the Carlisle team.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Offering guidance, information, and a friendly face as a first point of contact for customers.
• Ensuring the safety and security of colleagues and customers, providing a sense of assurance.
• Being a smart, approachable, and proactive presence as a security representative.
• Managing and responding to incidents effectively while remaining calm under pressure.
• Conducting security patrols, managing access points, and deterring unauthorised activity.
• Building strong relationships as part of a supportive and professional team.

This role is about more than just security. It's about making a difference through supporting our customers in your local community. Providing a warm welcome, reassuring presence, and creating a safe environment for all. Apply today to start your journey toward a career with opportunities for development, and recognition.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Carlisle, Equality, diversity, and inclusion is a core focus in all areas of employment. This includes recruitment and selection, training and development, and promotion. We actively encourage applications from under represented groups. We judge all candidates solely on merit and ability.

We employ amazing individuals from all races, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. We have a culture where employees can feel appreciated and valued at work. This culture is free from unlawful or unfair discrimination and values diversity.

We always treat each other fairly and with dignity and respect. Creating an environment where we can all do something amazing for the company and ourselves.