Job Description

Join Securitas - Global Leader in Security Services! 🌍🔐

At Securitas, we’re dedicated to protecting what matters most. With over 300,000 employees worldwide, we offer innovative security solutions tailored to each client’s needs. From on-site officers 🚓 to advanced surveillance 🎥, we use the latest technology to deliver top-tier protection.

Be part of a trusted team, where your contribution makes a real difference in safeguarding people, assets, and information. Join us today and help create safer environments for businesses and communities! 💼🌟

Join our team supporting one of the UK's most important defence programmes.

We're looking for reliable, safety focused individuals to join us as Vessel Fire & Safety Officers within a busy shipbuilding environment. This is a hands on role where you'll help protect people, assets, and operations from fire and safety risks while working alongside a wide range of trades and specialist teams.

This is a unique opportunity to work within a highly secure defence environment, with full training provided.

Interviews

There will be a recruitment afternoon held:

Date 29 July 2026

Venue: The Bridge, Portland Walk, Barrow in Furness, LA14 1DB.

Time slots - 17150hrs and 1800hrs.

Please do not apply unless you can attend one of the timings

Shift Patterns

Day Shift

• £15.16 per hour
• 3 days on, 4 days off

Night Shift

• £15.88 per hour
• Monday to Thursday

Night Shift

• £16.91 per hour
• 3 nights on, 4 nights off

This is a shift based role operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The Role

As a Vessel Fire & Safety Officer, you will:

• Help protect people, assets, and operations within a busy shipbuilding and defence environment.
• Monitor hot work activities and support safe working practices across the site.
• Carry out fire safety checks and identify potential hazards.
• Work closely with a variety of trades and teams to maintain a safe working environment.
• Operate within vessels, confined spaces, and other challenging operational areas.
• Support the delivery of fire safety standards across a nationally significant defence programme.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding role where safety, teamwork, and professionalism matter, we'd like to hear from you.

Please note: Due to the nature of this role, successful applicants must meet the security and vetting requirements associated with working on a UK defence contract.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• British Citizen, or have held a British Passport for a minimum of 5 years.
• Able to obtain Security Clearance (SC).
• 5 year checkable work history, with any employment gaps over 2 weeks explained.
• Willing to work in physically demanding conditions including heat, confined spaces, and at height.
• Committed to following procedures and maintaining high safety standards.

Additional Information

About You

• Physically fit and able to work in demanding environments.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces, at height, in darkness, and in varying weather conditions.
• Comfortable wearing breathing apparatus and other safety equipment.
• Safety focused, reliable, and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Previous experience in fire safety, emergency response, military, industrial, or security environments is beneficial but not essential

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Full training provided.
• Long term career opportunities.
• Ongoing development and support.
• Opportunity to work within a unique and highly secure defence environment.

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.

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