Security Officer (Relief) in Burnley

Location: Burnley, UK - Covering Lancashire - Preston, Burnley, Nelson, Clitheroe.

Pay: £12.71 + paid mileage.

Hours: 36 hours per week - Flexible Working - Days, Nights and Weekends.

From day one, you’ll have access to excellent Learning & Development opportunities, mentoring support and a wide range of benefits — from major brand discounts to meaningful give-back schemes.

At Securitas, we believe security is about people first. We create safe, welcoming environments where everyone can go about their day with confidence. As a Relief Security Officer, you’ll play a key role in making this happen across a variety of sites in Lancashire.

About the Role

As a Relief Security Officer, you’ll provide professional and reassuring security cover across multiple client sites. Your presence will help ensure people feel safe, respected, and supported at all times. You’ll carry out a range of duties depending on the site and shift, including patrols, access control, and customer-facing responsibilities. You’ll be trusted to work independently when required, while also being part of a wider, supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Prevent and deter unauthorized access to site.
• Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms, and CCTV as appropriate.
• Conduct external and internal security patrols as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
• Provide traffic control and apply parking restrictions as required.
• Carry out routine tests of security equipment where appropriate.
• Manage keys and perform locking and unlocking duties as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
• Ensure any equipment provided by the customer and Securitas is managed in accordance with procedures detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
• Maintain all logbooks and records as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
• Issue visitor/contractor passes in accordance with the Assignment Instructions.
• Deal with lost property in accordance with the Assignment Instructions.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who values teamwork, takes pride in their work, and is keen to develop. You don’t need to tick every box, but the ideal candidate will have:

• SIA Licence.
• Computer Skills, Driving Licence and access to vehicle.
• Must be fully flexible and able to work nights, days, weekends at short notice.
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable employment or address history.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Securitas is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and in the role.

Additional Information

At Securitas, our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness guide everything we do. We believe in making a clear promise to our people:

• Opportunity – Seeing potential in every person
• People – Putting people at the heart of what we do
• Purpose – Making your world a safer place

Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully and is here to support you throughout the process. Whatever the outcome, you'll always hear back from us.

We're proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Through our networks, partnerships and celebrations throughout the year, we're building a culture where differences are valued and people can be themselves.

Keen to take the next step... Join a team that values your contribution, supports your growth and helps you build a rewarding career. From day one, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Employee discounts with leading global and local brands.
• Health and wellbeing support, 24/7 online GP services.
• Pension and financial wellbeing resources and support.
• Life assurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee eligibility to EV Schemes (Subject to graded benefits).