Job Description

About the role

Title – Security officer

Pay Rate – £12.80

Location – Harwich

Shift Timings – Full time, shift timings- 05:00 till 17:00

You will be working in a leading UK Port which deals with the handling of materials in bulk commodities. Officers are responsible for providing safety and security to both staff and visitors alike, ensuring no unauthorised personnel enter the location, and monitoring the various sections of the port to ensure the smooth running of the site. This role is relief based across the whole port, covering as both static security and a mobile port officer, where you will be required to patrol the terminal, as well as pick up the relevant gatehouse duties.

What will you get in return?

Please note all our roles require transfer to our client on a permanent basis after 12 weeks, with the following amazing benefits being offered upon transfer.

Company-funded SIA License renewal.

Cycle to work scheme.

Smart tech – allowing employees to buy the latest tech, deducted from their salaries monthly at no additional interest.

Salary finance loans and monthly advances.

Vouchers across various retailers such as Sainsbury’s, Argos, and ASDA, as well as holidays, leisure, fashion, pets, and many more.

Save as you earn.

Life cover.

Private medical cover.

Childcare vouchers.

Private pensions.

Fantastic opportunity to join an evolving family.

Your main responsibilities may include:

Patrolling the site premises.

Full Uk drivers license

Investigating Disturbances, as well as monitoring the entry and exit points of the site.

Confidently calling for help in emergency situations.

Effectively working the barriers and completing pass checks as well as building positive relations with visitors and staff.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following:

SIA License.

5-year checkable work/career history.

Experience in a similar role, would an advantage

Physically fit to undertake given tasks.

Possess the ability to work under pressure.

About our company

At BardWood Support Services we are recruitment specialists, supporting the facilities industry in the UK since 2015. We recognize that PEOPLE are our most valued resource and as such we aim to ensure our employees are matched within the right role that suits them, with a view to help them progress