Store Detective
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Stoke-on-Trent
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Security
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
Valid SIA SG DS or CP licence
UK driving licence
Observation skills
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Teamwork
Use of technology
Crime prevention knowledge
FULL DESCRIPTION
Store Detective
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a full-time Plain Clothed Security Personnel (Store Detective) to work at Sainsbury's locations across the Staffordshire area. Pay rate £15.45 per hour. Requires valid SIA licence and UK driving licence.
Job Overview
- Observe and apprehend persons behaving dishonestly within legal and safety limits.
- Liaise with local authorities and crime prevention partners.
- Excellent communication skills required both written and verbal.
- Adaptable communication style to meet different people groups.
- Ability to work in a fast-moving services business.
- Capability in the use of technology.
- Good attention to detail.
- High level of enthusiasm and team player.
Requirements
- Valid SIA SG DS or CP licence.
- Full 5-year checkable employment/education history.
- UK driving licence (required for travel to different sites).
Benefits
- MiDeals, Share Incentive Plans, Cycle to Work Scheme, SmartTech, reward schemes, online GP.
- Flexible benefits including dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs.
- Life cover of at least £10,000.
- Save-as-you-earn scheme and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Matching Share Plan.
- [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Stars recognition with cash prizes.
- Career progression and training.
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.
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