Relief Security Officer

Relief Security Officer – Yeovil

Pay: £14.46 per hour

Hours: 42 hours per week (covering day, nights & weekends)

Location: Yeovil, BA20

Support a large, high‑profile client site, maintaining the highest standards of safety and customer service. No SIA licence is required – full training and ongoing support are provided from day one.

• Prevent and deter unauthorised access by 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.

• Valid SIA licence (full training provided).
• Eligible to obtain Security Check clearance.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK with at least five years of checkable history.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• 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 and Security Check clearance – must be a British national and have lived in the UK for the last five years.

• Free parking.
• On‑site café & shop.
• Progressive leadership and real development opportunities, including apprenticeships.
• STRIVE – access to discounts on a range of retailers and services.
• Dental plans with cash‑back options.
• HSF Health Plan – cash plans at discounted rates for medical, dental and other health services.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Specsavers discounts.
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP and mental health support.
• Tooth Fairy – online dental advice.
• Pension plan with employer contributions.
• Payroll ISA savings account.
• Free mortgage advice.
• Financial well‑being hub.
• Death in service benefit for permanent employees.

We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status. We support equality through Employee Networks, the Race at Work Charter and the Armed Forces Covenant. We celebrate diversity with events such as BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.