Security Officer

Warrington, United Kingdom | Posted on 26/10/2026

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Job Role: Security Officer

Working Hours: 4 on 4 off shift pattern, nights(18:00-6:00), 12 hour shifts – average 42 hours per week

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Location: Fiddlers Ferry Power Station, Widnes Road, Warrington,WA5 2UT

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Services,for an experienced Security Officer to join our established security team basedat Fiddlers Ferry Power Station in Warrington.

As a Security Officer, you will carry out regular vehicle patrols (using an on-site company vehicle) and manage site access via the gatehouse to maintain the security and integrity of the site. You will be responsible for monitoring site activity, responding promptly to incidents,liaising professionally with visitors and site management, and maintaining accurate records in line with operational procedures. A strong presence,attention to detail, and commitment to upholding site security standards are essential to ensuring a safe and secure environment.

The successful candidate must hold a valid SIA Licence as aminimum. A CCTV licence is preferred but not essential, provided you have knowledge of CCTV systems.

A full UK driving licence is also required, as the role involves carrying out site patrols using an on-site company vehicle.

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 checkable history
• Essential:
  Frontline SIA licence (DS or SG)
• Essential:
  Valid UK Driving Licence
• A CCTV licence is preferred 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…