About the role
Title – Security Supervisor
Pay Rate – £16.50
Location – Thetford
Shift Timings – 4 on 4 off, including days and nights and weekends.
We are seeking a reliable, vigilant, and experienced Security Supervisor to lead our on-site security team. In this role, you will oversee daily shift operations, manage guard schedules, and ensure the safety of our people, property, and assets. You will be the first point of contact for incidents, acting calmly and decisively under pressure.
Your main responsibilities may include:
Manage and lead the team: Oversee a team of security officers, manage shift rotas, and conduct performance briefings. Work with the Operations Manager to ensure if any blow outs are covered and arrange holiday cover.
Montior Operations: Run regular patrols, check access control points, ensure any gates are locked and test surveillance equipment such as CCTV
Respond to incidents: Required to handle all incidents, respond to Security breaches, incident report writing and liaising with local authorities and emergency services where applicable
Maintain compliance: Enforce health and safety regulations, conduct risk audits, and lead emergency evacuation drill
To succeed in this role, you will need the following:
Valid SIA License
FAID and CPR Certification preferred but not essential
Full UK Driving licence
Clear communication both verbal and written
IT Literate – strong working knowledge of modern CCTV network, fire panels and visitor management software
Physically fit to undertake given tasks
Possess the ability to work under pressure
Previous experience, working as a Security Supervisor would an advantage
5-year checkable work/career history
What will you get in return?
Please note all our roles require transfer to our client on a permanent basis after 12 weeks, with the following amazing benefits being offered upon transfer.
Company-funded SIA License renewal.
Cycle to work scheme.
Smart tech – allowing employees to buy the latest tech, deducted from their salaries monthly at no additional interest.
Salary finance loans and monthly advances.
Vouchers across various retailers such as Sainsbury’s, Argos, and ASDA, as well as holidays, leisure, fashion, pets, and many more.
Save as you earn.
Life cover.
Private medical cover.
Childcare vouchers.
Private pensions.
Fantastic opportunity to join an evolving family.
About our company
At BardWood Support Services we are recruitment specialists, supporting the facilities industry in the UK since 2015. We recognize that PEOPLE are our most valued resource and as such we aim to ensure our employees are matched within the right role that suits them, with a view to help them progress.

We are recruitment specialists, supporting the facilities industry in the UK since 2015. We recognise that PEOPLE are the most valued resource within our industry and as such we specialise in recruitment to support our clients with their recruitment needs as well as supporting our employees develop their career within the industry. We pride ourselves on our ability to fulfil our clients and candidates needs based on traditional values of good customer service whilst fully utilising modern technology.
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We have full range of services available to prepare individuals for variety of roles within the facilities industry through our in-house screening & vetting and training through divisions. Whilst supporting our extensive client base both in public and private sector, at client request we have extended our service offering for clients requiring security and cleaning services directly through us and as such we have achieved Approved Contractor Status with the Security Industry Authority.
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We believe the future is security and whether you are licensed or non-licensed we are able to help you kickstart and advance you career in the security industry. By providing SIA training courses, career progression and high-quality account management to assist you with all your needs.
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BardWood has an insightful and powerful corporate philosophy message that can inspire our employees.
📌 In our busy, fast-paced culture, we focus on building long-term relationships, both within our own team and with our customers. We strive to act like a partner to our clients and combine traditional values with innovative ideas to deliver unparalleled service.
📌 We focus on results to delight our customers by continually exceeding their expectations, creating visually appealing and functioning products and building a corporate culture that rewards innovation and creativity.
📌We embrace innovation, create a culture of inclusiveness and make decisions quickly to benefit our customers.