Relief Security Officer

Role overview

This is a full-time site-based security position in Bridgwater, supporting several large, high-profile client locations across the surrounding area. The role suits someone who enjoys variety, flexibility, and responsibility, and who can deliver a strong standard of safety and customer care on every shift.

You will be protecting people, property, and premises while providing dependable cover where needed. The role is carried out in a professional environment where alertness, adaptability, and communication skills are important.

Pay and hours

Pay is £14.00 per hour. The working pattern is 36 hours per week and includes days, nights, and weekends. Overtime is available.

Key duties

• Help prevent and discourage unauthorised access, while monitoring fire and intruder alarms along with CCTV systems.
• Carry out internal and external patrols in line with assignment instructions.
• Manage vehicle movement, traffic control, and parking restrictions when needed.
• Use, check, and test security equipment such as radios and related devices.
• Handle keys, carry out locking and unlocking tasks, and keep accurate security logs and records.
• Issue visitor and contractor passes and deal with lost property.
• Support employees, visitors, and contractors with safety advice while helping to safeguard the site.
• Report hazards, faults, unsafe behaviour, accidents, and any blocked or unsafe emergency routes.
• Respond appropriately when first aid equipment is used and investigate fire alarm activations.
• Report vulnerable property and help reduce loss, waste, and unnecessary energy usage.
• Apply stop-and-search procedures where required, begin initial investigations, and report incidents.
• Provide high-quality customer service and deal with visitor or staff concerns in a professional manner.
• Maintain a professional standard of uniform, conduct, and personal presentation.
• Complete paperwork accurately, follow handover procedures, and work to assignment instructions.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as required while upholding Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.

Requirements

• Valid SIA licence is essential.
• Applicants must be willing to travel and be able to work across Puriton, Yeovil, Exeter, and occasionally Plymouth.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required.
• Security experience is preferred.
• Candidates must be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance and able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and SC clearance.
• Applicants must be British nationals and have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.
• A right to work in the UK is required, along with a minimum 5-year checkable history.
• Strong written and spoken English is needed.
• The role suits someone who is customer-focused, polite, tactful, discreet, proactive, well-organised, and self-motivated.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail are important, along with an ability to work well in a team and show initiative.

Eligibility

This opportunity is suitable for candidates who meet the SIA, driving, travel, security screening, nationality, and UK residency requirements listed above.

Additional information

From the first day, you will have access to learning and development support, mentorship, and a range of employee benefits through the STRIVE app. These include discounts, give-back schemes, and other rewards.

The company describes the grade for this role as site based.

Securitas UK highlights its global workforce of more than 336,000 colleagues and its commitment to Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. Its People Promise is built around Opportunity, People, and Purpose.

The employer also notes a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, including Disability Confident Level 2 status, employee networks, and participation in initiatives such as the Race at Work Charter and the Armed Forces Covenant.

Benefits

• Access to STRIVE, offering discounts across retailers, services, and everyday spending.
• Dental plan options with cashback support for common dental costs.
• HSF Health Plan with discounted healthcare cash plan options.
• Cycle to Work scheme with savings of up to 42%.
• Discounts on eye tests and spectacles through Specsavers.
• WeCare, providing 24/7 online GP access, mental health support, fitness support, and more.
• Toothfairy online advice and guidance from UK dentists.
• Pension plan with employer contribution and tax relief on employee contributions.
• Payroll ISA savings option.
• Free mortgage advice.
• Go & Live financial wellbeing hub.
• Death in service life assurance for permanent employees.