Security Guard - 12 Fixed Contract

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear

12-week fixed contract, possible temp to perm 4 on, 4 off (4 days on, 4 off, 4 nights on, 4 off)

Days £12.77 per hour Nights £16.98 per hour (Overtime available)

An opportunity to join an exciting organisation as a Security Guard. The purpose of the role is to work as part of the security team and ensure the site is always maintained in a safe manner. Responsibilities include:

• Raising and communicating any issues and problems with the team leader.
• Assisting in the maintenance of all aspects of physical and personal security at the Armstrong Works site.
• Monitoring and controlling site access in relation to staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Carrying out high patrols to provide reassurance and a highly visible deterrent.
• Monitoring CCTV and coordinating an appropriate response to any potential incidents.
• Answering telephone calls and signposting to the correct party as appropriate.
• Managing or assisting in the resolution of security incidents in a calm and professional manner.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Working alongside a team of colleagues to deliver security for the Armstrong Works site.
• Monitoring site visitors, contractors, and employees through access control and site induction procedures.
• Conducting high visibility patrol activity throughout the tour of duty.
• Reacting and coordinating to any incidents accordingly.
• Liaising with emergency services and acting as initial contact if needed.
• Controlling traffic through directing drivers as required.
• Completing reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
• Performing scheduled and random checks of designated areas to check for security breaches.
• Interacting with any person trespassing, or attempting to trespass, on site in an appropriate manner.
• Securing and opening the site as part of the patrol function of the role.
• Assisting with the logging of any lost property.
• Providing appropriate medical interventions as a trained First Aider.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Familiar with Gatehouse procedures.
• Familiar with security systems, equipment, policies, and procedures.
• Familiar with administration systems (Word, Excel).
• SIA Approved - Desirable.
• 1st Aid trained - Desirable.
• SC clearance will be sought as part of the candidate’s employment requirements.
• CCTV license is desirable, but training can be provided if required.
• Full UK driving license – Desirable.
• Conflict Management Training – Training provided.

Disposition (Required critical behaviours):

• Presents a positive and professional image of the company.
• Calm under pressure.
• Problem solver.
• Strong team player.
• Embracing change.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• The ability to interact with people at all levels within/external to the Company.
• Flexibility to work shifts and overtime as required to support business needs.

Competitive remuneration package offered. Salary negotiable and dependent on experience. If you feel that you have the necessary skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.