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Carlisle Support Services

Security Officer

Place: Eastham, GB
Pay: £13.47 an hour
Posted: Today

Applies on careers.carlislesupportservices.com

The role

Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence that they have held for a minimum of 2 years, with no more than 6 penalty points. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be eligible for the role.

Location: Eastham, CH62 0BB

Pay: £13.47 per hour

Shift Pattern: 5 on, 4 off – rotating days and nights

Shift timings will include:

07:00–19:00

10:00–17:00

19:00–07:00

23:59–08:00

The benefits A competitive hourly rate of pay – paid monthly

Access to Company Pension Scheme after qualifying period

Health and Wellbeing Plans

Stream – financial flexibility and instant access to earned and authorised wages

Full induction, ongoing training and career development

Quality kit and uniform – everything you need to perform your role effectively

Funded SIA top-up training

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend Scheme

The role Carlisle Support Services is looking for enthusiastic, reliable and dedicated individuals to join our team, working with our prestigious clients. If this sounds like you and you’re willing to learn new skills to develop your career, we promise to provide full training and all the support you’ll need to help you succeed.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to: Providing a professional, visible and proactive security presence across the port.

Conducting vehicle searches, primarily HGVs, including inspections of driver cabs, trailers, cargo areas, vehicle undercarriages, boots and other compartments as required.

Conducting driver and visitor searches in accordance with site procedures and security requirements.

Verifying passes, permits, accreditation and identification to ensure individuals are authorised and operating within the correct areas of the port.

Controlling access and egress points, ensuring authorised entry and exit of people and vehicles.

Conducting security patrols throughout the port, including operational areas with moving vehicles, plant machinery, maritime equipment and vessels.

Monitoring for security breaches, hazards, suspicious activity and safety concerns, responding appropriately and escalating when required.

Working closely with Port Police, Border Force and other key stakeholders to maintain a safe and secure environment.

Providing guidance and assistance to drivers, visitors, contractors and employees as a first point of contact.

Managing incidents professionally and effectively, maintaining control during conflict situations.

Following all security, safety and operational procedures at all times.

Working collaboratively as part of a wider security team and building positive working relationships across the port.

The ideal candidate Must hold a full UK driving licence, held for a minimum of 2 years, with no more than 6 penalty points.

Must be at least 18 years of age due to the legal requirements for front-line licensable activity.

Hold a valid SIA Security Guarding or Door Supervisor Licence.

Ability to provide a 5-year checkable work and address history.

Willingness to complete the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code Course as part of the induction process prior to commencing duties. This is a mandatory requirement.

Comfortable conducting vehicle, trailer, cab and personnel searches.

Comfortable working in a busy operational port environment, including around moving vehicles, plant machinery and maritime equipment.

Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions throughout the year.

Reliable, punctual, flexible and professional in appearance.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to remain calm under pressure and deal with incidents professionally.

Capable of following detailed security processes and procedures.

Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Successful candidates will be required to provide original documentation for detailed screening and vetting processes.

This could include the following: passport, driving licence, utility bill dated within the last 3 months, HMRC letter, original bank statement, original payslip, birth certificate or a valid share code.

About us Join a growing, market-leading support services brand working with some of the UK’s largest organisations, including Jaguar Land Rover, Tesco, BBC StudioWorks and many more.

Carlisle currently employs over 5,000 dedicated and enthusiastic staff members, delivering events, security, cleaning and retail facilities support services across some of the UK’s most renowned sites and critical infrastructure.

Apply today to find out more and embark on an exciting career journey filled with recognition schemes and progression opportunities aimed at helping you achieve your true potential.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Carlisle, we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in all areas of employment, recruitment and selection, training, development and promotion.

In all situations, people will be judged solely on merit or ability.