Enhanced Security Officer ( ESO) - Hinkley Point C
Posted on June 3rd, 2024 by
Bridgwater
£ per hour
Type of Job: Permanent
We are recruiting for Enhanced Security Officers to work on our prestigious contract at Hinkley Point C in Somerset.
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Rate of pay £ per hour
Average 42 hours per week, based on a 12 hour shift pattern rotating through days, nights and weekends
Enhanced Security Officers play a vital role in the protection of our Client's premises, assets, personnel and visitors, which are the key priorities of the security provider. They are required to project a security presence which is both commanding and authoritative whilst remaining calm and professional at all times.
Security Officers fulfil various roles as tasked by their Supervisors and as such are high profile enablers to the site and a key representative of the security provider and the Hinkley Point C Project. Part of the Security duties include being trained to use the Delivery Management System and liaising with vehicle drivers arriving on the main construction site and checking all details are correct and vehicles are released to and from the site in accordance with our DCO obligations. All duties are to be conducted with Health & Safety at the forefront of any task and in full compliance with the Assignment Instructions and Site Guidance Procedures.
Our Enhanced Security Officers employed on the Hinkley Point C Project are trained to an enhanced service level and their performance must meet or exceed the expectations of the security provider and our Client.
Previous security experience is desirable but is not essential. Successful candidates are required to hold a valid Security Industry Authority (SIA) Licence (Security Guard level or above).
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Your Time at Work
Your responsibilities will include -
- Comply with all Health & Safety procedures as set by our Client and G4S
- Conduct delivery vehicle and person checks and comply with DCO obligations
- Escalate any delivery issues accordingly
- Deploy on task as set by the supervisor
- Conduct duties at the Site Main Entry Point
- Carry out search procedures on vehicles and personnel
- Conduct high visibility patrols (foot & mobile)
- Operate Proof of Presence
- Respond to security incidents and assist in the coordination of follow up activities
- Produce incident reports
- Liaise with Emergency services
- Operate, maintain equipment and report equipment failures/faults.
- Deliver the highest standards of customer and employee care
Our Perfect Worker
Educational Requirements/Qualifications
- A good standard of education in Maths, English and IT.
- Entry level IT qualification (desirable)
Preferred Experience
- A security professional with prior experience gained in a corporate, Critical National Infrastructure, Police or Military environment
- Understanding of H&S requirements
Personal Qualities
- Highest levels of integrity, respectfulness and professionalism required at all times.
- Open, trusting and in the spirit of mutual support, especially when dealing with conflicts of interests.
- An engaging and proactive 'can do' attitude where successes and failures are shared.
- Doing what we say we are going to do and only committing to what can be done.
- Listen and communicate effectively.
- Ability to plan ahead as far as possible and share intelligence to prevent surprises.
Personal Qualifications -
- Ability to pass and hold National Security Clearance Vetting
- A current valid Security Industry Authority (SIA) Licence or is required.
- UK Driving Licence is essential
- Able to produce a five year verifiable work history
Training and Development Requirements -
External/Client - Contract Specific:
- BPSS Vetting - NNB
- CSCS H&S
- D&A Test
- EDF Induction
- SC Cleared
Internal:
- BS7858 Vetting
- G4S Online Induction
- G4S Site Induction
- Must hold SIA Licence (Security Guard level or above)
- G4S ESO Course
- Physical Intervention Qualified
- 4x4 familiarised
- Fire Marshall (as required)
- Banksman trained (as required)
Key Information and Benefits
Permanent Contract
22 Days Paid leave per year
Industry Sick Pay
Daily Travel Allowance
National Pension Scheme
Dell, Vodafone and O2 discounts
Perks at work (national discount scheme)
Aviva car, home and travel insurance discount
Health Saturday Fund (health cash back scheme for you and your family)
About Staffline
Staffline is the biggest recruiter in the UK and Ireland, and we believe in putting people first. Every day, we help tens of thousands of people find work in logistics, food, transport, retail, and agriculture. We can do the same for you.
We listen to the needs of our workers and always aim to offer flexible shift work and opportunities for overtime, as we know these are important to you.
Each of our locations has dedicated 24-hour OnSite support, so you can always speak to a Staffline representative. Staffline is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.