Job Overview

You will ensure the safety and security of staff and customers within your working environment to ensure smooth and effective security enforcement at the site, securing the premises, patrolling malls, and service areas, back of house, car parks and the site perimeter. Maintaining and enforcing Health and Safety Regulations, aiding guests and administering First Aid (if qualified).

Main Duties

• Care to be taken regarding personal appearance and hygiene at all times.
• To start shift promptly at time designated, in full uniform.
• To ensure active communication at changeover, briefing to ensure awareness of any matters pertaining to the smooth effective running of the shift.
• To work as part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] team upholding their values and standards.
• To liaise with retailers over any security matters or concerns.
• To assist on site police in prevention and detection of crime.
• To prevent unauthorised personnel from entering Bluewater.
• To conduct regular patrols to include the following: To prevent and detect fire, water leaks, and any potential safety hazards. To ensure that all fire exits and portable fire fighting equipment cupboards are not impeded by any obstructions.
• To check for unauthorised personnel in business sensitive areas.
• To check and verify the identity and work permits of any contractors working in the building.
• To conduct mandatory searches of bags and personal belongings to sub-contractors and cleaners before they leave the premises, on the Client's instruction.
• To conduct searches of visitors to the site at the discretion of and as instructed by the client in accordance with site policies.
• To provide escort duties.
• To ensure the removal of unattended valuables for safekeeping.
• To monitor the movements of cleaners and sub-contractors.
• To supervise the cleaning of business sensitive areas and selected private offices.
• To report any incident or occurrence out of the ordinary to Security Control Centre and enter into the Daily Occurrence Book (DOB).
• Conduct any other duties deemed to be appropriate or necessary to the post.

What we are looking for

Essential Skills & Abilities: Good communication skills (written and oral), ability to operate in a pressurised environment, excellent time management, attention to detail, proactive and professional approach to security, ability to work under own initiative and as a member of a team.
Essential Experience: Experience working within a team and on own; knowledge of health and safety legislation and policy.
Other Requirements: Flexible approach to working hours (including weekends and Bank Holidays), SIA licensed in all relevant areas, willingness to take further training.
Desirable: Retail experience, previous experience in a similar role, SIA DS Licence.

Benefits

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers a flexible benefits scheme including virtual GP, financial wellbeing assistance, high street discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, life cover, save-as-you-earn scheme, [Employer hidden] Matching Share Plan, and recognition awards ([Employer hidden] Stars).