Security Officer - Plymouth

Position: Security Officer - Plymouth

Hourly Rate: £12.71 plus holiday pay, increasing to £13.45 in May (FGH Group operates a holiday accrual scheme in line with the government guidelines at 12.07%) 

Schedule: Relief position covering day and night shifts

At FGH Security we pride ourselves in our core values, they guide everything we do. We are an organisation that believes in "Looking After Our Team", "Giving Something Back" and striving to be "Be Great Today, Better tomorrow". We are looking for a new Security Officer who champions our values to join our team.

 Our client is a large manufacturer, you will be working in a busy railway production site that is kept safe and secure by controlling access, carrying out patrols, managing deliveries, and enforcing site rules.

Our officers are the first point of contact and play a key role in maintaining safety, protecting property and supporting daily site operations through a professional and proactive approach.

Your main duties will include

• Monitor CCTV and manage site access, ensuring only authorised personnel are admitted.
• Conduct regular site patrols to maintain safety and security.
• Respond swiftly to alarms, emergencies, and unusual situations.
• Provide a friendly and professional service to team members, visitors, and contractors.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of incidents, activities, and any site concerns.
• Identify potential hazards and take appropriate action to ensure a safe environment.
• Handle disputes calmly and professionally, maintaining order at all times.
• Act as a visible security presence to prevent theft, vandalism, and unauthorised activity.

Requirements

• SIA Security Guarding Licence (essential).

About You

• Great customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Astute report writer.
• Proactive.
• Proud in a smart appearance with impeccable personal presentation.
• Motivated.
• Able to deal with different situations.
• Show maturity and reasoned decision making.

 During screening you must be able to provide evidence of 5 year employment/education history and references in a timely manner upon request.

About FGH Security

We were founded in 2003 with the aim of raising the standards in the UK Private Security Industry.

Our primary mission is KEEPING PEOPLE SAFE across multiple industry sectors whilst looking after our people and constantly striving to improve both the employee and customer experience.

We are proud to be innovators, with a culture of improvement, learning and career progression for everyone within the business.

FGH Benefits and Welfare

Our core values define all our actions and guide our decisions in all aspects of Keeping People Safe.

Our first and most important value is Look After The Team, our biggest asset is our people.

Just a few of the ways we support our team:

• Instant access to wages: you can draw on up to 50% of earnt salary before payday
• Latest software: Making shift scheduling, team communications, and access to documents/payslips easier and user friendly
• Discounts in high street retailers, gyms, and more
• Access to financial guidance
• Our training never stops: We are an accredited training provider. Our team can access a variety of courses, qualifications, and progression opportunities. Many of our head office and operations managers are homegrown talent
• Varied deployments across multiple industry sectors
• ACS Accredited
• MIND Employer

FGH Security is committed to the fair treatment of its team members, potential team members and users of our services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background.