Security Officer in Hillingdon, Greater London

Syntech Recruitment are supporting a world-renowned aerospace and defence manufacturer in their search for Security Officers to join their professional onsite security team.

There are currently permanent positions available on he following shifts:

Day Security Officer – 6:00am–6:00pm

Night Security Officer – 6:00pm–6:00am

Both positions operate on a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, giving you significantly more time away from work than a traditional Monday-to-Friday role. Combined with 28 days' annual leave, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Security Officer looking for a strong work-life balance alongside the stability of a permanent position.

IMPORTANT: Applicants MUST hold BOTH a valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence AND a valid SIA CCTV Licence. Experience within a corporate environment is highly preferred. Applications without both licences cannot be considered.

What's in it for you?

£33,000 starting salary

Permanent days OR permanent nights – no rotating between the two

Excellent 4 on / 4 off shift pattern

12-hour shifts – 6:00am–6:00pm or 6:00pm–6:00am

28 days' annual leave

Excellent amount of time off throughout the year

9% non-contributory employer pension

Healthcare plan

Life assurance

Retail discount platform

Cycle to Work scheme

Workplace nursery benefit

Ongoing training and career development

Stable, permanent position with a leading engineering manufacturer

What you'll be doing

Controlling pedestrian and vehicle access to the site

Checking identification and issuing visitor passes

Escorting visitors where required

Carrying out regular foot and vehicle patrols across the site and perimeter

Monitoring CCTV, alarms and other security systems

Responding to security incidents, emergencies and alarm activations

Conducting vehicle searches in accordance with site procedures

Producing accurate incident reports and daily security logs

Managing onsite traffic movement and parking

Acting as a professional first point of contact for employees, contractors and visitors

Maintaining high standards of vigilance, professionalism and customer service

What we're looking for

Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence – ESSENTIAL

Valid SIA CCTV Licence – ESSENTIAL

Applicants must hold both licences to be considered

Previous experience as a Security Officer or within a similar security environment

Full clean UK driving licence

Experience using CCTV and security monitoring systems

Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Calm and professional when responding to incidents

Able to work the permanent 4 on / 4 off day or night shift pattern

Willingness to undergo the required security clearance

Why consider a 4 on / 4 off pattern?

This shift pattern offers a fantastic amount of time away from work. Rather than working five days every week, you'll work four shifts followed by four full days off, giving you regular extended breaks throughout the year.

Add 28 days' annual leave into the mix and you'll have considerably more flexibility to plan longer periods away from work without using large amounts of holiday.

Please note: You must hold BOTH a valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence and SIA CCTV Licence when applying. Candidates who do not hold both licences will not be considered.

Application Process: We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 working days. If you do not hear from us within this timeframe, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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