Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Pay Rate: £13.10 per hour
Hours: 56 hours per week
Shifts: 12-hour day shifts
Bank Holidays: Paid at Double Time
We are seeking a professional, reliable, and motivated Security Officer to join our team at the TK Maxx Distribution Centre in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
This is a single-operator gatehouse position within a busy and fast-paced distribution environment. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, making informed decisions, and maintaining high standards of customer service and site security.
- Managing vehicle access and egress, including deliveries and collections.
- Operating the gatehouse and maintaining site security procedures at all times.
- Booking vehicles in and out of the distribution centre.
- Completing incident reports and maintaining accurate records.
- Conducting security checks and patrols as required.
- Liaising professionally with site management, drivers, contractors, and visitors.
- Responding appropriately to incidents, emergencies, and security concerns.
- Ensuring compliance with site policies, procedures, and health and safety requirements.
- Valid SIA Security Guarding or Door Supervisor Licence.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Strong IT skills and confidence using computer-based systems.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and other spreadsheet or reporting software.
- Ability to work independently and make effective decisions.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when completing records and reports.
- Ability to remain professional and organised within a fast-paced environment.
- Reliable, punctual, and flexible approach to work.
- Previous gatehouse, logistics, or distribution centre security experience.
- Knowledge of access control and visitor management systems.
- Competitive pay rate of £13.10 per hour.
- Double-time pay on Bank Holidays.
- Guaranteed 56 hours per week.
- Stable, long-term position.
- Full training and ongoing support provided.
- Opportunity to work at a major national distribution centre.
- Career development opportunities within a growing security operation.
If you are a security professional with strong IT skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, we would like to hear from you. Apply today to join our team at the TK Maxx Distribution Centre in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
