Contract Support Officer - Manchester and surrounding areas

Are you looking to gain more experience within the security industry? Are you an experienced security officer who is looking for flexible hours across multiple sites in Manchester and surrounding areas and would like the opportunity to apply your skills and experience within the team at Ward?

As a Contract Support Officer you will be the access control to the building, meeting and greeting visitors, contractors and staff. You will be vigilant and be the first point of call for any suspicious activity. Within this role, you will carry out ID checks, respond to emergencies, and provide information to all staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will need to have customer service experience and excellent personal presentation, as these sites can be very busy dealing with members of the public, outside working, patrolling, and Front of House duties as required. The suitable candidate will be able to cover sickness, holidays, and events when required, including last minute cover when contacted. Full flexibility is a must for this role.

Role Requirements:

• Door Supervisor SIA licence
• UK Driving licence (will need to drive between covering sites)

Main Duties:

• To provide the security measures necessary for the safeguarding of the property and people within the premises.
• Cover reception duties if/when required (Front of House experience is desired).
• To protect the premises from possible unauthorised entry by use of force or illegal instruments.
• To ensure effective security of the assigned patrol locations against damage by fire, water, theft, or vandalism.
• To detect, where possible, those responsible for losses or malicious damage to the client's property.
• To ensure that all persons wishing to enter the premises are fully identified.
• To ensure that all reasonable instructions the client issues are implicitly and swiftly acknowledged.
• To provide a robust and efficient emergency response system to any emergency within the premises.
• To offer advice/assistance to staff and visitors.
• Protect the premises, property, and personnel from theft, damage, and violence.
• Patrol the site and buildings to prevent fire, flood, theft, and damage.
• Search premises and people as instructed.
• Provide access to cleaners and maintenance staff as instructed.
• Provide staff to assist, as directed, in support of programmes, corporate events, and functions.
• Checking and validating all staff, visitors, and contractors passes.
• Issue and log keys; ensure their security and safe return after use.
• Operating, monitoring, and responding to installed security and safety systems.
• Maintaining a log of occurrences.
• Production of incident reports.
• Direct and assist visitors.
• Locking and unlocking of offices as necessary.
• Checking of firefighting equipment.
• Monitoring and overseeing the effective performance of security equipment.
• Comply with and operate site security instructions and policies.
• Comply with and operate site emergency and Health & Safety procedures.

Must Haves:

• Valid SIA licence.
• UK Drivers licence.
• Proven work experience as a Security Officer (minimum 1 year).
• Experience in Front of House/Reception duties.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• High level of self-presentation.
• IT literate - Ability to operate detecting systems and emergency equipment.
• Quick thinking and problem-solving skills.
• A positive attitude to dealing with people and taking on challenges.

Why Work For Us?

Apart from joining our friendly team, we offer Uniform, SIA Licensing savings scheme, Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice scheme, Pension and Life Assurance benefits.

We strongly believe in growing our own talent and provide opportunities through our in-house Training Academy, Leadership Development Programme, online eLearning, and development programmes for a career path.

To support the wellbeing of our people, we have an in-house Mental Health Team, Wellbeing Platform, and an inclusive culture recognised in our Diversity Champion & International Inclusion Awards.

At Ward Security, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every individual is valued. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.