Store Detective - B&Q South Coast and surrounding areas
Weekly hours: 50h
Hourly pay: £12.46
Job Overview
Our client is the UK's premier high street retailer. As a Store Detective, you will operate across their network of stores, utilizing your observation skills to help prevent theft of stock. The work of the Detective team is crucial in the identification, apprehension, and prosecution of criminals who target our client.
Main Duties
* Observe, deter, and arrest those taking part in criminal activity.
* Liaise with police forces and other crime prevention partners to stay updated on crime trends.
* Build a local network to identify and disrupt crime.
* Report incidents accurately and in a timely fashion.
* Occasionally attend court to provide evidence.
What we are looking for
* Must be able to drive due to the nature of the job role.
* Highly adaptable; no two days at our client's regional stores are the same.
* Remain calm under pressure and react quickly in challenging situations.
* Experience in a customer-facing role with a strong customer service background.
* Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), preferably with a GCSE or equivalent in English.
* Proactive and forward-thinking approach to work, demonstrating adaptability and a desire to improve existing practices.
* Self-motivated individual with a positive attitude and a drive to learn.
* A positive, outgoing personality looking to be part of a strong and established team.
* Essential to be SIA licensed; store detective experience is highly desirable.
* Exceptional observational skills; ability to handle sensitive situations and make quick decisions.
* Confidence to challenge people when necessary.
* Ability to use modern surveillance systems, like CCTV and electronic tags.
Benefits of working with Mitie
Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle, including:
* Access to a virtual GP for expert advice.
* Financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme.
* High street discounts from thousands of retailers through our MiDeals platform.
* Life cover for your dependants.
* A save-as-you-earn scheme and a Mitie Matching Share Plan.
* Recognition through Mitie Stars with cash prizes.
* Career progression opportunities with diverse training and development avenues.
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