Relief Security Officer

Location: Bridgwater
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Hours: 36 hours per week (covering days, nights and weekends) overtime available
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Looking for a career where you can make a real impact—every single shift? We’re recruiting a Relief Security Officer to support multiple large, high‑profile client sites across the area. This role is ideal for someone who values variety, flexibility, and responsibility while maintaining the highest standards of safety and customer service.

As a Relief Security Officer, you’ll play a vital role in protecting people, property, and premises, stepping in to provide reliable cover when it matters most. You’ll work in a professional, forward‑thinking environment where your vigilance, adaptability, and people skills truly make a difference.

• Willing to travel, with work across Puriton, Yeovil, Exeter and occasionally Plymouth.
• Must have SIA licence
• Must have driving licence and own transport
• Security experience preferrable

What you'll be doing:

• Prevent and deter unauthorised access, monitoring fire/intruder alarms and CCTV.
• Conduct internal and external security patrols as per Assignment Instructions.
• Manage traffic control and parking restrictions when required.
• Operate and test security equipment, including radios and other devices.
• Manage keys, locking/unlocking duties, and maintain security logs and records.
• Issue visitor and contractor passes and manage lost property.
• Support staff, visitors, and contractors with safety guidance while safeguarding the premises.
• Report hazards, faults, unsafe practices, accidents and maintain clear emergency routes.
• Respond to First Aid equipment usage and investigate fire alarm activations.
• Report at‑risk property and prevent loss, waste, and unnecessary energy use.
• Apply ‘stop and search’ policies, conduct initial investigations, and report incidents.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and resolve visitor or staff issues professionally.
• Maintain high standards of uniform, behaviour, and presentation.
• Complete all paperwork accurately, follow handover procedures, and adhere to Assignment Instructions.
• Perform additional duties as required and uphold the core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.

Please note - The responsibilities listed here aren’t the full picture—but they give you a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe you’ve got what it takes to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Valid SIA Licence
• Eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle
• Right to work in the UK
  , with a minimum 5‑year checkable history
• Excellent English communication skills
  , both written and verbal
• Customer‑focused
  , polite, tactful, and discreet
• Proactive and detail‑oriented
  , with strong self‑motivation
• Excellent organisational, customer service, and communication skills

Due to the nature of this opportunity, candidates must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) Clearance - Must be a British National and have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.

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, 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

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