Security Officer (4 on 4 off shift) in Bedford

UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals. The Group provides services and test solutions to customers in various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland and Morocco; it has subsidiaries in China, Japan, South Korea, Italy & Romania. UTAC employs around 1300 people across its various locations.

As a group we share a strong and clear vision to deliver safe and efficient solutions and systems to our customers. We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers. Our core values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity provide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.

Purpose

An opportunity has arisen for a Security & Emergency Response professional to join the Security Team at UTAC Millbrook as a Security Officer. The successful role holder will be responsible for maintaining high standards of performance, discipline, appearance and possess a proactive approach to security. Due to the size and variety of the responsibilities of the role, this is not a “normal” security role and therefore presents additional challenges and opportunities within the security industry. The shift pattern for this role is 4 on 4 off, consisting of 12 hour shifts working in rotation of 2 day shifts (06:30 – 18:30) and 2 night shifts (18:30 - 06:30).

Responsibilities

• Protection of Company premises, assets & personnel by means of site entrance control and mobile patrols across an extensive and varied site.
• Providing administrative support as required.
• Providing Emergency Response cover to the site, using relevant equipment including breathing apparatus, fire hoses, hydraulic rescue tools and participate in regular training.
• Front of House duties including welcoming guests & providing a positive guest experience.
• Monitoring & authorising entrance & departure of employees, guests & other persons to guard against theft & maintain physical security of premises and information security of UTAC.
• Conducting searches of personnel & vehicles.
• Completing reports of daily activities & irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorised persons or unusual occurrences.
• Inspection & adjustment of security systems, equipment & machinery to ensure operational use & to detect evidence of tampering.
• Provide response to all fire and building alarms and investigate disturbances.
• Providing cover of main switchboard & Radio/Track Control responsibilities during non-standard hours.
• Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC colleagues at all times.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education.
• SIA Licence preferred not mandatory.
• First Aid at Work Certificate preferred but not mandatory as training will be provided.
• Professional Firefighting qualification or experience an advantage.

Experience

• Previous security role.
• Experienced in a customer-focused role.

Skills

• Fire related background / knowledge or experience would be an advantage.
• A good knowledge of IT using Microsoft Office packages.
• Experience and knowledge of customer care.
• A confident approach & ability to deal with difficult/confrontational people.
• The ability to work with technical equipment (e.g. CCTV & Radios).
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to display leadership within the team and organisation.

Personal Behaviours

• The ability to respond positively and effectively to stressful situations.
• The ability to follow and issue instructions.
• Willingness to learn and educate.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Highly motivated team player.
• High level of confidentiality and integrity.

Other

• This position will be based on Site at the Millbrook Bedfordshire site.
• You must have full colour vision.
• Excellent level of physical fitness and able to complete Chester Step Test.
• Flexibility to travel as and when required.
• Full UK driving licence & own transport (UTAC is not easily accessible via public transport).
• SC clearance or ability to achieve this (UK national with residency in the UK for the last 5 years).
• Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check.

Additional Information

For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best. By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise. Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work. In the UK this includes; Life Cover, Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme, Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity, Contributory pension schemes, Attractive family friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working, Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.

Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.