About the Role
Exciting Opportunity: Corporate Security Receptionist – Barrow-in-Furness
We are thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity to join Securitas, working with a global leader in green energy efficiency. Join us in supporting a new client in a dynamic and rewarding environment!
We are seeking a professional and customer-focused individual to be our new Corporate Security Receptionist, experience in the reception sector would be advantageous for this role.
If you have an SIA license that would be great, but as long as you are willing to train with us to achieve your SIA license then we are happy.
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
⏰ Hours: Monday to Friday, (40 hours per week)
Role Type: Full-time, permanent
Competitive £13.94 per hour
What else can we offer?
Free on-site parking - No more parking stress!
A friendly and supportive work environment.
Financial benefits: Company pension, life assurance, mortgage advice, and more.
Wellbeing support: Dental and physical health plans, plus learning and development opportunities.
Exclusive discounts: Car leasing schemes, high-street brands, online shopping, and even Costco membership!
Apply now and seize the opportunity to become part of a rewarding and challenging experience with Securitas
Job Opportunity
What you’ll do:
* Provide a professional and welcoming corporate front-of-house service.
* Proactive and forward-thinking approach to duties, able to multi-task in a busy working environment, handling all reception duties with efficiency and professionalism.
* Demonstrate exceptional communication skills by engaging confidently and effectively with staff and visitors at all levels, while maintaining composure and tactfully resolving any challenging situations.
* Represent the company to the highest standard, wear your Securitas uniform with pride.
* Maintain and update documentation and visitor logs as required, proactively reviewing and suggesting improvements to service levels.
* Assist in emergency situations such as fire evacuations and conduct staff searches when needed.
* Maintain vigilance to identify potential threats or changes in the work environment and take appropriate action to mitigate risks.
* Ensure the security and safety of the premises, following company procedures.
Essential Skills
What we need from you:
Essential:
✔️Must have the right to work in the UK.
✔️Have a five-year checkable employment history or be able to produce documentary evidence of any period of unemployment, self-employment, or full and part-time education during that period.
✔️ SIA Licence – or willingness to train to achieve this for the role.
✔️ Ideally you will have experience in a reception position.
✔️ Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
✔️Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
✔️ Exceptional organisational skills, proactive with excellent attention to detail and able to work well in a busy environment.
✔️ We expect team members to maintain a smart and professional appearance.
✔️ Positive and customer-focused, with a commitment to going above and beyond to ensure satisfaction.
Desirable:
Previous experience in a receptionist environment.
Familiarity with visitor management systems.
DE&I
Securitas is an all-inclusive employer, and we encourage individuality within our company. We believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords, but integral parts of our business strategy. Our goal is to create an environment where every employee feels that they belong regardless of their background or identity. Our belonging strategy has three pillars,
* how you join us and develop your career,
* the way we lead our teams
* fair pay and benefits.
To achieve this, we have a number of initiatives: employee networks which are a safe space to build communities and influence practices, Race at Work Charter, Armed Forces Covenant, Disability Confident, Reasonable Adjustment Passport, Domestic Abuse Charter, Healthy Workplace Awards and we are leading the way in the Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification. We celebrate our differences throughout the year by recognising significant dates such as BSL Week, International Women's Day, PRIDE, Black History Month and many more.
If you want to learn more visit our website.