Relief Screening Officer in Newport

Hours: Average of 30 hours per week ✅ Benefits: On-site parking. From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes!

Grade: 3.1 Site Based

Mandatory screening training must be successfully completed upon start, failure to do so could result in withdrawal of contract offer.

Join our team as a Relief Screening Officer and play a vital role in maintaining the security and safety of people and property within the assigned area. This position is key to ensuring a secure environment by observing and reporting activities, managing incidents, and conducting screening procedures using wands and metal detectors. You’ll be part of a team committed to delivering high standards of service through ongoing training and professional development.

Position Details

Company Description: Securitas UK. Location: Newport/Cardiff. Pay: £19.17 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Require datacentre personnel to utilise metal detection and/or wand for secure area access.
• Monitor traffic flow through screening checkpoints.
• Follow security breach procedures by notifying supervisors or other appropriate personnel.
• Perform hand‑held wand searches and walk‑through metal detection searches.
• Follow safe work practices and be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety; notify superiors of any unsafe working conditions.
• Carry out all functions, duties, or tasks in an honest, ethical, and professional manner, following applicable company policies and procedures; seek clarification from superiors or authorised company representatives when uncertain.
• Demonstrate understanding and engagement with the Securitas Core Values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, whilst showing a natural ability to recognise risk within the workplace and consider safety as a priority, complying with relevant policies, procedures and training as provided by the Company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in datacentre operations or equivalent security industry experience; or equivalent experience in forces/services.
• Previous supervisory experience is ideal.
• Great customer service skills.
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history.
• Reliable and great team player.
• Flexible & contactable out of hours.
• Willingness to learn and work to structured procedures.
• Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken.

Why Join Securitas

We have a promise to our people, a ‘People Promise’ where opportunity, people and purpose play a vital role in our day to day! We see potential in every person and situation. We open our eyes to all that’s good. We make your world a safer place. We believe in your future, not just your past. At Securitas, you’ll find a career built on trust, respect, and progress.

Benefits

• Strive – Securitas Perks gives you access to discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending.
• Dental plans providing cash back towards everyday dental costs.
• HSF Health Plan – Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates.
• Cycle to Work – A super cost‑effective way of getting a new bike or cycling equipment.
• Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
• Toothfairy – Online access to advice and guidance from real UK dentists.
• Pension Plan – Plan for your financial future with employer contribution and tax relief.
• Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account to meet longer‑term personal financial goals.
• Free Mortgage Advice.
• Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub.
• Death in Service Benefit – Permanent employees covered for Life Assurance.

Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself

We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status. We support equality through Employee Networks, Race at Work Charter, Armed Forces Covenant, BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.

Your Recruitment Experience

Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.

Take the Next Step

Join a team that values you. Click ‘I’m Interested’ to start your career with Securitas UK today. See a different world.