Job Advertisement:
Security Guard
Permanent, Full time, 43 hours (Shift pattern of 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)
Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9NP
£27,215 per annum plus 12% flexibility allowance. Total £30,481
Serco have an exciting opportunity for a Security Guard to join their Skynet contract in Corsham, Wiltshire.
Serco Defence delivers a wide range of support to the prestigious Skynet contract providing secure satellite communication services to the UK Government and Armed Forces. The role requires attention to detail, excellent time keeping and excellent customer service skills. Your duties will include but are not limited to:
* First line of defence in support of the site mission
* Patrols and escort duties
* Vehicle and baggage searches
* Issue and receipt of keys
* Control of CCTV, IDS & Entry Control systems
* Processing visitors
* Report writing
* Liaise with other security personnel and outside agencies
* Ongoing training and development
* A degree of flexibility and other duties within scope as required by the Security Manager
Security Industry Authority Information:
* SIA Licence holders preferable; able to carry out physical guarding duties
* SIA training & licence costs may be provided for the right candidate, full uniform and PPE will also be provided.
What you’ll need to do the role:
* Valid full car driving licence (manual)
* Able to achieve National Security Vetting (SC)
* Experience of using Microsoft Office Suite
* Enthusiastic candidates that are considering a career in security, we welcome applications from candidates considering a new challenge
Desirable:
* Experience of working in a secure government environment or similar
* First Aid certification
What we offer:
* Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
* Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
* Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
* Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
* Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
* Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
* ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period
* Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
* Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.
To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this Link. We’re also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter, to find out more please click here .
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
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