Contract: Professional Services, Production & Technology
Location: Manchester, M41 7HA
Hours of work: 24
Working Pattern: Saturday & Sunday 07:30 - 18:30
Contract Type: Permanent
Hourly Rate: £13.45
Are you passionate about safety and delivering a great customer experience?
As a Security Officer, you will be at the forefront of creating a safe and secure environment, protecting our client's people, property, and assets through professional and proactive security services.
Based at our client's site, you will act as a visible security presence and the first point of response to incidents, helping to ensure the safety and security of employees, visitors, contractors, and members of the public at all times.
Security Officers must be physically fit, smart in appearance, and able to communicate clearly and courteously with a wide range of people.
The Role
- Patrol internal and external areas, maintaining a visible security presence.
- Respond promptly to incidents and act as a first-line response in emergency situations.
- Monitor site access and prevent unauthorised entry.
- Investigate and report suspicious activity, security breaches, and safety concerns.
- Provide assistance and support to employees, visitors, contractors, and members of the public.
- Conduct routine site checks and ensure all security procedures are followed.
- Complete accurate incident reports and maintain site records.
- Deal with all visitors in a professional, polite, and courteous manner.
About You
- Previous security experience.
- A valid front-line SIA Security Guarding or Door Supervision licence.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Professional appearance with a confident and approachable manner.
- Good observation skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic IT skills and experience completing reports and records.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger, #aplacetobeyou,
#facilitiesmanagement
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team.
To find out more about what we do - https://www.uk.issworld.com/
Work Location: In person
