We have hours available for Flexible Workers - Static Security officer, working at a manufacturing site in the Shepton Mallett, BA4 area.

This assignment is a temporary contract.

Shift Pattern: On Average 48 Hours per Week. 12 hour Day & Night shifts, Monday, Tuesday 19.00 - 07.00, Saturday & Sunday 07.00 - 19.00.

Pay: £8.72 per hour. Weekly pay.

Own transport an advantage.

This allows you to

•           Gain valuable experience

•           Earn additional money (second income)

•           Full PAYE status (still allows Tax Credits/SSP etc)

•           Company Pension - NEST (Automatically enrolled if eligible – one month opt out period)

•           Dragon Perks (a free online benefits portal where you can get access to your cash back rewards, discounts and re-loadable cards to be used at over 2000 major retailers. This includes deals on shopping, eating out, travel and cinema, such as percentages off and 2 for 1’s. There is also a Wellbeing area that offers such things as a virtual gym, free eye tests, credit rating, a legal helpline & retirement planning. You are entered into a free monthly Lotto draw with a chance to win up to £3,000.00 and also free monthly competitions with regular draws)

You can apply and pay for Dragon Perks Plus or Protection, which provides additional benefits including Ticketguard, Priority passes, insurances etc (conditions apply)

•           Weekly pay every Friday

•           Holiday pay

•           Possibility of future permanent opportunities

Person specification: To be considered, you will need:

• A valid SIA Licence; / Own transport preferrred
• A full five year checkable employment history;
• Industry experience and background;
• Reliable
• Willingness to be flexible in working hours;
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication;
• Able to produce effective reports and maintain effective records;
• An enthusiastic, self-motivated and flexible approach;
• Ability to work in a team, but also on own initiative;

Responsibilities: Security will be required to:

• Ensuring all security requirements are met in line with site assignment instructions;
• Conducting patrols to ensure assignment premises, stock and staff are safe;
• Dealing with site staff and visitors in a professional manner;
• Assisting any conflict resolution;
• Completing any necessary paperwork and reporting’
• Supervise and control site access;

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Ensuring the security and safety of Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Services’ buildings, employees, legal professionals and visitors.

You will be responsible for protecting the security and safety of the identified buildings and personnel at a busy client site. You will ensure that assigned tasks are completed in a professional and timely manner and meet relevant legislations, ensuring the needs of all internal and external customers are fulfilled.

Your main responsibilities may also include:

• Control of access doors and gates to ensure that only authorised persons and vehicles are permitted access.
• Conducting entry searches of all persons entering buildings via public entrances (or any member of the public entering via any other entrance) by means of archway metal detectors, hand-held metal detectors and visual searches of bags, parcels and containers to ensure that no weapons, explosive devices or other prohibited items are brought on to the premises, including undertaking a test of the search of equipment at the beginning of every day.
• Prevention of and attending to and dealing with security incidents, including undertaking searches and ensuring the correct and agreed evacuation procedures are followed by all members of the public in the event of an emergency including the identification of a suspect package or a fire.
• Carrying out regular patrols of the building and its environment as required.
• Acting as a first line support to employees and site visitors, providing a professional and friendly service.
• Issue and collection of visitors and contractors’ passes and escort of visitors and contractors.
• Preventing or excluding persons from secure parts of the building or environment.
• Operation of and monitoring CCTV equipment.
• Supervision of contractors and cleaners etc. in secure areas.
• Regular checks to ensure that security/safety equipment is fully operational, including fire alarms, personal attack alarms, archway metal detectors, hand-held metal detectors.
• Opening up the building at the start of the day.
• Closing down securing the building at the end of the day and setting the alarm System and acting as key holder for emergency call out purposes.
• Maintaining security of keys and control of issue to authorised personnel.
• Service area barrier control and traffic management.

Health & Safety duties include:

• Communicate regularly with staff through formal and informal channels on safety matters to ensure that there is a free flow of ideas and that morale remains high.
• Ensure that the OCS safety image is reflected positively through your actions and those of your colleagues.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following:

• Willing to travel between sites in Taunton, Yeovil and Exeter
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Door Supervisor SIA licence - essential
• Experience of working within the Security Industry – advantageous
• CCTV licence - advantageous but training can be provided
• Driving licence and use of own vehicle is required

Personal characteristics/attributes for this role:

• Excellent customer service skills
• A professional demeanour with sound judgement and integrity; in order to prioritise and deal with challenging situations, in accordance with procedures and processes.
• Customer focused

Does this role sound like it's for you? Apply now! If you require any support with your application, please contact Megan Forse on 01293 858761 or via email on

Megan.Forse@ocs.com

What will you get in return?

• An additional £1 on your hourly payrate following completion of probation period, subject to attendance, performance and conduct
• A pension scheme- to save for the future - eligibility rules apply
• Access to high street discounts
• Access to low interest loans
• Recognition scheme ‘OCS Stars’- monetary rewards given to top performers
• Training and Development- apprenticeships, e-learning, English as a Second Language and our award nominated ‘Impact’ Programme
• Long Service Awards
• Cycle to work scheme- discounted bicycles
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- 24-7 Wellbeing Support

Why join OCS Group Ltd?

From providing a first-class shopping experience at major retail and leisure establishments, to maintaining critical factory facilities for well-known industrial organisations, to supporting the patient journey at large hospitals, we provide the essential services that keep businesses and societies running day in and day out.

We are the largest family-owned facilities management services company in the world, and we deliver over 70 accredited services internationally.

OCS prides itself as a company that has family values.

We take CARE of you; We act SAFELY and responsibly; We are TRUSTWORTHY; We work as EXPERTS.