Security Officer

Shotton, United Kingdom | Posted on 05/08/2026

• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code CH5 2LW

At Anchor Group Services, our people are the foundation of our success. That's why we're committed to creating a supportive environment where you can develop your skills, progress your career and make a real impact.

As a leading provider of security, cleaning and facilities management services across the UK, we recognise that our success depends on the talent and dedication of our teams. That's why we invest in our people through a range of employee benefits, dedicated management support and wellbeing resources, including our Employee Assistance Programme.

Through our own Anchor Academy, you'll have access to hundreds of accredited training courses to help you develop your skills, thrive in your role and achieve your career goals.

Job Role: Security Officer

Contract: Zero hours contract

Working Hours: 4 on 4 off shift pattern, workingan average of 42 hours per week (days and nights available)

Pay: £13.02 per hour

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Servicesfor an experienced Security Officer to join our established security team basedat Shotton Paper Mill.

As a Security Officer, you will play a vital role in maintaining the safety and security of a large industrial manufacturing site.

Duties will include managing site access, carrying out regular site patrols using a company vehicle, monitoring site activity, responding to security incidents, and providing a professional and welcoming presence for visitors,contractors, and employees.

You will be responsible for ensuring that all security procedures are followed, maintaining accurate records, carrying out inspections, and supporting the client in maintaining a safe and secure working environment. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach are essential.

The successful candidate must hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor(DS) or Security Guarding (SG) licence as a minimum.

A valid CSCS card is essential for this role.

Duties include:

• Protecting the client’s property, people and/or assets by providing security services in direct accordance with the sites published
  
  Assignment Instructions (AI’s) and site-specific procedures
• Preventing losses and damage by reporting irregularities;informing offenders of policy and procedures
• Preventing and escalating incidents in a timely, accurate and appropriate manner to the Control Room/ Shift Manager/Operations Manager/Emergency Services as appropriate for serious incidents
• Operating and monitoring site CCTV equipment
• Completing reports by recording observations, information,occurrences, and surveillance activities
• Maintaining organisation's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related resultsas needed
• Acting as a first line support to customers and visitors tosite, providing a professional and friendly service
• Understanding the needs of our customer, respond accordingly to customer queries and requests and take appropriate action
• Maintaining professional conduct at all times
• Gatehouse duties – control site access by verifying identification and logging vehicles, ensuring that only authorised individuals enter the premises

• Essential:
  Full 5-year employment checkablehistory
• Essential:
  Frontline SIA licence (DS or SG)
• Essential:
  Valid UK Driving Licence
• A CCTV licence is desirable but not essential, provided youhave knowledge of CCTV systems.
• Customer service experience and confidence to handle conflict in a correct manner
• Flexible to meet the job requirements
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Smart appearance and be well-groomed
• Reliable and punctual
• High level of enthusiasm and passion
• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment
• Access to a range of nationally recognised courses to help further your career, via the Anchor Academy
• Access to SIA and First Aid training at discounted rates, with financial support available
• Auto Enrolment Pension (if earnings reach the minimum requirement for auto-enrolment)
• Stream - accessto pay as you earn it
• Cycle to Work Scheme Available
• Ful…