Team Leader

Job Description

• Presenting a visible security presence at the premises, staying alert in order to take the appropriate action to reduce the chance of disruption, loss or damage.
• Managing a team on site to make sure all compliance requirements are met.
• Making sure health and safety for security officers is kept to a high standard.
• Responding to and assisting Port Management and National Agencies in emergency situations, in a professional manner.
• Meeting and greeting visitors and staff, maintaining a helpful, interested and courteous approach at all times.
• Access and egress control.
• Body searching of passengers.
• Searching of passenger baggage.
• Searching of cars and light vans.
• Searching of coaches and passengers.
• Searching of freight vehicles.
• Foot and mobile security patrols.
• Passport checks.
• Trace checks.
• Working within ISPS code. (Full training in maritime security procedures will be provided where required).
• Management of, and issuing of, both vehicle and pedestrian access passes.
• Production of written incident reports. To look out for and to immediately report any health and safety issues or potential hazards on site.

Qualifications

• A valid SIA licence is essential
• Experience in a similar role preferred but not essential
• Right to work in the UK
• 5 year checkable employment history
• Flexible and willing to work shifts including days, nights and weekends

Additional Information

• Ability to perform any other duties and tasks as directed by management

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK!
Join our global team of 375,000+ 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:

• Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation
• People – We open our eyes to all that’s good
• 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 (guaranteeing interviews for eligible candidates) and recognition as an inclusive employer. We support equality through Employee Networks, 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

• Pluxxe – 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.
• Epassi - Save up to 25% on membership at thousands of gyms, leisure centres, yoga studios, bootcamps and more
• Dental Plans - A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment
• 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.
• 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.
• Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
• WeCare – A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
• Toothfairy – Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.
• 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.
• My Future Now – Transfer other pension saving into your workplace pension.
• Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
• 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.

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