Company Description
We’re Hiring: Security Team Leader!
Location: Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough (busy gatehouse, weighbridge, port security)
Pay: £15.10 per hour
Hours: 45 hours Mon-Fri 0700-1600
From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes!
Grade: 3.1 Site Based
See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.
As a Security Team Leader plays a vital role in overseeing Controllers and Security Officers while ensuring exceptional visitor service across the exhibition, building, staff, and visitor spaces. This role is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment, upholding high standards of professionalism, and protecting the integrity of the site at all times.
The Security Team Leader will supervise daily operations, ensuring compliance with procedures, policies, and legal requirements, including data protection and health and safety legislation. You will also provide hands‑on operational support, act as a point of contact outside of standard hours when required, and take the lead during incidents, ensuring effective response, escalation, and resolution.
This isn’t just another job. It’s your opportunity to step into a role as a Team Leader where your potential is recognised, your contribution is valued, and your progress is supported every step of the way
Job Description
Responsibilities
You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:
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Supervise a team of Security Officers and Controllers, ensuring adherence to procedures, policies and legal requirements including the Data Protection Act and Health and Safety at Work Act
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Provide operational support and act as a point of contact after hours as needed, taking the lead during incidents and ensuring effective management and escalation of emergencies
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Respond to incidents in back-of-house areas and manage alarm activations effectively
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Ensure effective execution of duties such as patrols, CCTV monitoring and emergency response
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Immediately inform emergency services during major incidents, contact relevant managements representatives, and take necessary actions per assignment instructions
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Coordinate daily post rotations, including task assignments and breaks. Conduct regular visits to posts to monitor performance and welfare
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Plan and deliver activities and services to specified standards to meet expectations
Please note - The responsibilities listed here aren’t the full picture—but they give you a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe you’ve got what it takes to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for:
We’re looking for someone who sees a different world—someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:
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A valid SIA licence
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Driving Licence - Preferred
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Team leader/supervisor experience
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Flexibility to work nights and weekends
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The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history
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First aid trained
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Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken
Why Join Securitas?
We have a promise to our people, a ‘People Promise’ where opportunity, people and purpose play a vital role in our day to day!
Opportunity: We see potential in every person and situation.
People: We open our eyes to all that’s good.
Purpose: We make your world a safer place.
We believe in your future, not just your past. At Securitas, you’ll find a career built on trust, respect, and progress.
Additional Information
It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK!
Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place.
At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, and our People Promise:
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Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation
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People – We open our eyes to all that’s good
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Purpose – We make your world a safer place
What You Can Expect
Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.
Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself
We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try our hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks - Our real change makers of the business.. YOU, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.
Your Benefits
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STRIVE– Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.
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Dental Plans - A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment
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HSF Health Plan - Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates, providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, contact lenses and acupuncture, and by covering unexpected costs.
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Cycle to Work – A super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
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Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
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WeCare – A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
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Toothfairy – Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.
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Pension Plan – Plan for your financial future by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan, with the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions.
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Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
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Free Mortgage Advice
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Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
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Death in Service Benefit - Permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance, which would provide a lump sum benefit to your beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death in service whilst employed by Securitas
Take the Next Step
Join a team that values you. Click ‘I’m Interested’ and start your career with Securitas UK today.
See a different world.
