Security Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
About The Role
Security Officer
Peterborough, PE1 £10.42 per hour Average 36 hours per week working, 12 hour shifts on a rolling roster of 3 days on, 6 off (additional cover may be required)A fantastic opportunity has arisen within Bidvest Noonan for a Warehouse & Distribution Security Officer who will work at our client’s premises.
You must be able to demonstrate and deliver high quality guarding and excellent customer service to both our clients and service users.
We require Officers to be SIA licenced – Security Guarding/Door Supervision
Duties as a Security Officer
- Ensure the safety of all staff and visitors on site
- Gatehouse duties including access and egress controls
- Liaise with the Police and other emergency services
- Report/incident writing
- Staff and vehicle searches’ as and when required
- To use sound judgement and good interpersonal skills when dealing with members of the public and on-site personnel
- To support, promote and protect the business needs of the client
- To conform to establishment Assignment Instructions and Risk Assessments
- To conform to client processes and protocols
- To participate in other duties commensurate to the role
Job role requirements as a Security Officer
- SIA Licence - Security Guarding/Door Supervision
- Previous experience in the security industry is an advantage
- A full UK Drivers Licence and access to own car preferred
- Be physically fit and patrol effectively by foot
- Deliver excellent customer service
- Maintain a high standard of personal presentation
- High standards of both punctuality and attendance to ensure team effectiveness and availability
Benefits as a Security Officer
- Full uniform supplied
- Paid holidays
- Pension plan
- On-going training
- Progression opportunities
- WRKIT Employee Benefits Platform which gives you access to savings at big retailers via Discounts/Cashback and Shopping Cards
- Access to HSF - a health cash plan and personal accident benefit with added services
About Us
Bidvest Noonan is a team of 27,000 passionate and customer-focused people. We work together to deliver exceptional service and value to customers across the UK and Ireland. We recruit great people to deliver our services and we provide them with the resources, training, and direction they need to do their best work.
We always put people first. Our people are exceptional and go the extra mile to deliver outstanding services. We celebrate and recognise their successes at every opportunity. At Bidvest Noonan, we strive to make each person feel appreciated, engaged, and supported so that they can reach their potential, knowing it has a positive impact on our overall success.
Bidvest Noonan is highly committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can feel valued and respected. We are delighted to welcome applicants from our Armed Forces community and people from diverse backgrounds and identities. We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact careers@bidvestnoonan.com
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Security Officer roles across Bidvest Noonan's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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