Security Officer in Wakefield

Location: Wakefield
Salary: £11.56 per hour
Recruiter: Bardwood Support Services
Job Hours: Full-time

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About the roleTitle –Security OfficerPay Rate – £11.56 P/hr.Location –WakefieldShift Timings –4 days on, 4 days off, 4 nights on, 4 nights off - 42 hrs per week. Days – 06:00 – 18:00 Nights – 18:00 – 06:00You will be working in a distribution centre for a well-known company, which holds various food stock. As a security officer, your main role is to be based in the gatehouse, booking in/out wagons and drivers, as well as remaining vigilant and alert to your environment, monitoring for both internal and external theft. You will also be required to ensure the safety and security of both staff and visitors alike, as well as conducting yourself in a professional manner at all times. As there is the element of inserting details of the vehicles into the system, the right candidate must be confident in their IT ability.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:Booking in/out wagons and drivers from siteInserting details into the computer on site.Look out for, and immediately report, any Health & Safety hazards, or potential hazards, on site.Stay alert to any threats or changes within the work environment in order to take the appropriate action to reduce the chance of disruption, loss or damage.Use common sense and initiative by immediately involving others if a situation appears to become threatening.To maintain professional conduct in the face of difficult situations and challenging customers.Complete an accurate, detailed notebook entry as soon as possible after any incident, which can then be used as part of the Incident Report process.To ensure check calls are being carried out at the allocated time slot as stipulated in the Assignment Instructions (AI's).To call emergency services and Communication Centre to report all incidentTo succeed in this role, you will need the following:SIA License.Minimum of 6 months experience in security is preferred.Must be competent in ITGood communication skills5-year checkable work/career history.Experience in a similar role, would be an advantagePhysically fit to undertake given tasks.Possess the ability to work under pressure.About our companyAt BardWood Support Services we are recruitment specialists, supporting the facilities industry in the UK since 2015. We recognise 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

About Bardwood Support Services


We are recruitment specialists, supporting the facilities industry in the UK since 2015. We recognise that PEOPLE are the most valued resource within our industry and as such we specialise in recruitment to support our clients with their recruitment needs as well as supporting our employees develop their career within the industry. We pride ourselves on our ability to fulfil our clients and candidates needs based on traditional values of good customer service whilst fully utilising modern technology.
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We have full range of services available to prepare individuals for variety of roles within the facilities industry through our in-house screening & vetting and training through divisions. Whilst supporting our extensive client base both in public and private sector, at client request we have extended our service offering for clients requiring security and cleaning services directly through us and as such we have achieved Approved Contractor Status with the Security Industry Authority.
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We believe the future is security and whether you are licensed or non-licensed we are able to help you kickstart and advance you career in the security industry. By providing SIA training courses, career progression and high-quality account management to assist you with all your needs.
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BardWood has an insightful and powerful corporate philosophy message that can inspire our employees.
📌 In our busy, fast-paced culture, we focus on building long-term relationships, both within our own team and with our customers. We strive to act like a partner to our clients and combine traditional values with innovative ideas to deliver unparalleled service.
📌 We focus on results to delight our customers by continually exceeding their expectations, creating visually appealing and functioning products and building a corporate culture that rewards innovation and creativity.
📌We embrace innovation, create a culture of inclusiveness and make decisions quickly to benefit our customers.

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