Relief Officer
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Relief Officer
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Relief Officer for DWP sites in Colchester. This is a full-time, on-site position with a closing date of 12 May 2026.
Job Overview
At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we are eagerly looking for passionate security enthusiasts to join our Security Guard teams nationwide for our new, exciting project with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a professional and dedicated team that makes a difference in communities across the United Kingdom.
- Flexibility to travel, as this role will cover various DWP sites within the region: Colchester, Clacton, Harwich, Witham, Braintree, Chelmsford.
- Full UK driving licence required.
- Ensure a safe and secure environment for the DWP staff, visitors, and property.
- Patrol the premises regularly to identify potential security threats.
- Monitor and control access to the building, ensuring proper identification and verification.
- Respond effectively to emergencies or suspicious situations.
- Liaise with local law enforcement and emergency services as needed.
- Provide a high level of customer service and assist staff and visitors in any security-related matter.
- Conduct routine security checks and submit incident reports as appropriate.
- Adhere to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and DWP security policies, procedures, and regulations.
Security and Health & Safety
- Look out for, and to immediately report, any Health & Safety hazards, or potential hazards, on site.
- Stay alert to any threats or changes within the work environment 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.
- Keep to schedules and demonstrate commitment to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and the Client.
- To call emergency services and Communication Centre to report all incidents.
What We Are Looking For
- Previous Security Experience
- DS Licence required
- Full UK driving licence required.
Benefits
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers a market-leading flexible benefits scheme including virtual GP, financial wellbeing assistance, high street discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, life cover, save-as-you-earn scheme, and a [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Matching Share Plan. Employees are recognised with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Stars cash prizes.
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Since 1987, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s 80,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.