Security Supervisor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Harwich
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Security
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SKILLS

SIA License Security Supervision CCTV Operation Access Control Systems Fire Alarm Systems Communication Skills Problem Solving SC Clearance

FULL DESCRIPTION

Security Supervisor

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Harwich, UK

Full-time | On-site | Closing: 25 May 2026

Job Overview

To protect our customer's property, people and/or assets by providing security services in direct accordance with the sites published Assignment Instructions (AI's) and any subsequent changes. Delivering results that meet and / or exceed the Key performance indicators / Service Level Agreement for the customer through full responsibility and accountability, providing a service that aids in the retention of the contract. To undertake additional training to ensure continuous self-development.

Main Duties

  • To be responsible for the day-to-day operation of Security.
  • Be the first point of contact for the Security team and deal with day-to-day matters such as standards of dress, discipline, and conduct are met and adhered to.
  • Assist in on-going training to resident security teams and ensure all new security officers are fully trained and inducted to the site procedures and policies including CCTV, access control systems, deliveries and removals, fire alarms and intruder alarm.
  • Develop teamwork within the workforce, ensuring high morale through effective motivational methods.
  • Assist in review of Security Officers performance and development.
  • To assist in any security / equipment investigations, i.e. thefts, missing items, complaints etc.
  • Provide customer / client liaison as and when required.
  • Ensure Assignment Instructions are adhered to at all times by security and shipping personnel.
  • Ensure that any important messages are conveyed in the Security Handover and that all security personnel read and acknowledge them.
  • Ensuring security records and logs are being kept up to date.
  • Ensure the security team are compliant with all relevant legislation on data protection.

What we are looking for

  • Previous Security Experience
  • Previous supervisor experience is essential
  • SIA License
  • SC Clearance desirable
  • Good literacy and communication skills and have excellent verbal and written English.
  • Be computer and software literate.
  • Reliability, self- motivation and ability to use own initiative and work without supervision.
  • The ability to solve problems, make decisions and prioritise.
  • The ability to transfer self-motivation to staff.
  • The ability, tact and diplomacy to deal with people at all levels.
  • Self-confidence and an interest in self-development.
  • An interest in the continuous improvement of the Company's performance.
  • The nature of the role is such that it is essential that the post holder has and will maintain an excellent record of attendance and timekeeping.

Benefits

Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Choices. You can choose from dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products and much more. We give you access to high street discounts through MiDeals platform, cycle-to-work scheme, life cover, save-as-you-earn scheme, and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Matching Share Plan. We award our employees with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Stars as recognition for their hard work.

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