Job Description

We’re Hiring: Relief Security Officer

📍 Location: Cardiff, CF24 5TH

💰 Pay: £12.71

📅 Hours: Various

🎓 From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes!

Grade: Site Based, See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.

Good location, diverse role within in a great team-As a Security Officer, to provide professional security services across various sites within a defined geographical area for the UK's leading producer of low-carbon, circular construction steel and the nation's largest scrap steel recycler. The Security Officer is responsible for protecting the company's employees, visitors, property, facilities and other assets in line with Assignment Instructions, site-specific requirements and regulatory standards.

Supporting a business that transforms UK-sourced scrap into high-quality steel products for the construction, transport and energy sectors, the Security Officer delivers the highest levels of security and customer service while maintaining a safe and secure environment across multiple locations as required. Through effective site protection, access control, incident management and vigilance, this role contributes to the safeguarding of critical infrastructure and sustainable manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:

Key Responsibilities

• Control site access and prevent unauthorised entry.
• Monitor CCTV, alarms and other security systems.
• Conduct internal and external security patrols.
• Manage traffic flow, parking and key control.
• Complete security equipment checks and maintain accurate records.
• Issue visitor and contractor passes.
• Respond to incidents, emergencies and lost property reports.
• Adapt to different sites and operational requirements as a Relief Security Officer

Health & Safety

• Support employees, visitors and contractors on site.
• Follow and promote health and safety procedures.
• Report hazards, faults and unsafe practices.
• Assist with evacuations and emergency incidents.
• Challenge unsafe behaviour and escalate concerns when required.
• Deliver professional customer service while demonstrating 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.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

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

• A valid SIA Licence
• The right to work in the UK
• A 5-year checkable history information (or valid documentation covering any gaps).
• No unspent criminal convictions
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport.
• A reasonable commuting distance from the site(s).
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights and weekends
• A reliable, punctual and professional approach to work.

Why Join Securitas?

We have a promise to our people, a ‘People Promise’ where opportunity, people and purpose play a vital role in our day to day!

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.

We believe in your future, not just your past. At Securitas, you’ll find a career built on trust, respect, and progress.

Additional Information

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK!

Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place.

At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, 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

What You Can Expect

Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.

Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself

We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try our hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks - Our real change makers of the business.. YOU, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month

Your Benefits

• STRIVE– Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.
• Dental Plans - A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment
• HSF Health Plan - Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates, providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, contact lenses and acupuncture, and by covering unexpected costs.
• Cycle to Work – A super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
• Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
• WeCare – A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
• Toothfairy – Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.
• Pension Plan – Plan for your financial future by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan, with the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions.
• Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
• Death in Service Benefit - Permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance, which would provide a lump sum benefit to your beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death in service whilst employed by Securitas

Take the Next Step

Join a team that values you. Click ‘I’m Interested’ and start your career with Securitas UK today.

See a different world.