Company Description
Location: Bridgwater
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Hours: 36 hours per week (covering days, nights and weekends) overtime available
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 all house in our brand new employee benefits app, STRIVE!
Grade: Site Based
Explore your purpose. To See a Different World!
Looking for a career where you can make a real impact? We are recruiting a Relief Security Officer to support a range of high-profile client sites across Puriton, Yeovil, Exeter, and occasionally Plymouth. As a Relief Security Officer, you will help protect people, property, and premises while delivering excellent customer service in a varied and dynamic role.
To be successful as a Relief Security Officer, you must hold a valid SIA licence, have a full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle, and be willing to travel between sites. Previous security experience is beneficial but not essential. If you are reliable, professional, and adaptable, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Job Description
What you'll be doing:
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Monitor CCTV, alarms, and prevent unauthorised access.
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Carry out regular internal and external security patrols.
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Control site access, traffic, parking, and visitor/contractor passes.
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Manage keys, locking/unlocking duties, and maintain security records.
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Respond to incidents, alarms, hazards, and emergency situations.
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Support the safety and security of staff, visitors, and contractors.
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Report faults, accidents, unsafe practices, and security concerns.
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Conduct searches and initial investigations when required.
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Deliver professional customer service and resolve queries effectively.
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Complete documentation accurately and follow site procedures.
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Maintain a professional appearance and uphold Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.
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 values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:
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Valid SIA Licence
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Willing to travel, with work across Puriton, Yeovil, Exeter, and occasionally Plymouth
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Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
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Security experience preferred
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Eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance
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Right to work in the UK, with a minimum 5-year checkable history
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Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
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Customer-focused, polite, tactful, and discreet
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Proactive and detail-oriented, with strong self-motivation
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Excellent organisational, customer service, and communication skills
Due to the nature of this opportunity, candidates must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) Clearance - Must be a British National and have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.
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.
