We are planning for upcoming Site Protection Officer vacancies to prepare for a number of roles that may become available in 2026/2027 on our Northeast Sites.
What does "upcoming vacancies" mean?
This means we don't currently have any active vacancies for this role; however, we aim to build a talent pool from this process to be next in line for any future role that becomes available.
As a Site Protection Officer, you will be responsible for all aspects of Industrial firefighting, prevention and environmental response. In addition, you will be part of the ambulance response team working as an ambulance technician and responsible for conducting proactive security duties.
As well as being a committed and highly enthusiastic individual you will have a high concern for standards and attention to detail. Acting as a direct interface with internal and external customers, good communication skills are essential as well as a flexible approach to work as this role involves working on a 24/7 shift rota, including on-call duties.
Keys Responsibilities
To be responsible for protecting and securing customer assets on the Teesside Sites against loss or damage
All aspects of fire planning, prevention and first aid firefighting intervention
Support an initial spill response to any environmental incident
Emergency medical response to FREC4 Emergency Medical Technician standard
Emergency response to any Confined space or working at height rescue
The SPO is a flexible role covering Fire & Rescue/Environmental spill response, Emergency medical & Security and activities
Prevention of incursion to site from any unauthorised persons
Prevention of terrorism, theft and any unauthorised activity
To attend any incidents on site to prevent loss or damage to plant, life, local community and the environment during normal site operations and during an emergency to be self-motivated to complete daily workload schedules on time in full
Completion of all relevant documentation in accordance with ISO standards and GDPR requirements
To participate in COMAH case credible scenario exercises
To understand and comply with all Falck SHE policy, annual Safety Improvement Plan and procedures
To interface directly with internal and external customers
Customer focus is a key activity
To interface with external emergency services, regulatory authorities and local community during daily activities or during an emergency
Skills/Qualifications
SPO’s are required to successfully complete the following core role qualifications within a reasonable timeframe upon commencement of the role before being acknowledged as a fully trained SPO as stated above: -
Heavy Goods Vehicle Driving Licence
First Response Emergency Care (FREC) Level 4 emergency medical technician qualification
JOIFF 3-day Industrial Fire Fighting qualification
Front Line Security Industry Association Security Guarding License
Confined Space rescue qualification
Working at Height qualification
Essential
Ability to work safely at all times in a high hazard COMAH environment
See SPO core role qualifications
Achieve internal standards of Falck on-job Annual training Plan to JOIFF Industrial fire-fighter standard
Minimum of 3 GCSC Grade A to C in Maths, English and Science
Physically fit to be ‘fit for purpose’ and meet internal requirements of Safety Critical Medical standards annually
Good level of communication skills
Good time manager with tenacity and ability to work under pressure.
A high concern for standards
A high concern for detail
Ability to use own initiative to complete key work
Customer care relations
Good team working skills
Desirable
NVQ Level 3 – Operations in the Community
What FFS UK can offer you:
Competitive salary of £31,819.51 (Salary will increase to £34,261.43 on completion of SPO core competencies)
Annual Shift Disturbance allowance of £7,065.22 (Annual benefit time bank of 130hrs - which can be utilised by company for annual training and short-term absence cover).
Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme - ERS Contribution: 7.5% AND EE’S Minimum contribution 2.5%
Westfield Health Cash Plan Scheme
Company Sick Pay Scheme (Up to 2 months CSP depending on length of service)
Generous Holiday Entitlement - Able to nominate rest periods - built into shift pattern
Average of 42hrs per week, across Monday-Sunday
Shift work, 2 Days 2 Nights Rotation
Cycle 2 Work Scheme
Life Assurance Cover (Death In Service)
Access to Mental Health First Aiders
Health & Wellbeing Campaign - regular competitions
Falck Benefit Hub (provides discounts with 300+ retailers)
Free Employee Assistance Programme via Legal & General
Eligible to register for Blue Light Card Discount Account via Falck email account
