Security Guard

Job Title:                     Security Guard  

Department:               Security

Location:                    Almondbank, Perth, Scotland

Line Manager:            Site Security Supervisor/UK Security Manager

 Purpose of the role:

Responsible for providing an overt security presence to protect the site, its assets and employees from security and physical threats and respond to emergencies by contacting the relevant stakeholders, call-out list or emergency services.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Responsible for carrying out all guarding duties to a high standard, and in accordance with the Almondbank Business Manual procedures;
• Maintain familiarity with the relevant procedures of the Fleetlands Business Manual referring any anomalies or required amendments to line management
• Comply with all Health & Safety legislation relating to the role and be proactive in reporting safety hazards and accidents in accordance with current instructions;
• Carry out vehicle searches;
• Control vehicle and pedestrian access to, and egress from, the site;
• Maintaining data and writing reports on breaches of security or defects etc. and forward to Line Manager;
• Operate and monitor security systems, CCTV and alarms;
• Prevention of fire. Liaise with emergency services in an emergency. Co-operate with other security providers;
• Safeguard classified information and materials;
• Operate and communicate effectively;
• Assisting in maintaining Site safety with de-icing and snow clearance activities;
• Monitoring of flood / spill high risk areas and initial response;
• Issue and receipt of keys
• Recording information on computerised and manual systems; 
• Lock up/open up of all buildings & carry out internal patrols;
• To aid the business by taking receipt of parcels/packages from couriers after business hours;
• Franking the business mail, and taking receipt of incoming mail;
• During inclement weather carry out snow and clearance duties;
• During silent hours carry out regular fence and external building patrols checking boiler status and plating shop conditions;
• Advising and assisting in training for other Vector staff on Security issues;
• To carry out other duties as required and detailed separately, with appropriate training;
• Adherence to our Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety Management Systems (SMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and all associated Business Manuals.

Competencies: (e essential / d desirable)

Core:

• Able and comfortable to work alone and unsupervised and supporting the team; (e)
• Planning and organising work to achieve key objectives; (e)
• Organising, recording and retrieving information using computer and manual systems; (e)
• Using available resources to achieve value for money; (e)
• Managing the provision of services. (e)

Functional: 

• Good communication skills; (e)
• IT literacy; (e)
• Decision making skills using initiative; (e)
• Maintain a good level of fitness. (e)

Organisational Relationships:

• Reports to the Site Security Supervisor/UK Security Manager

Professional Qualifications/Education and Training:

• SIA Licence or equivalent qualification (d).
• First Aid at work trained (e). 
• Sisys control pass system (d). 
• Operation of CCTV system (d).

Experience:

• Experience of work in a similar role would be advantageous. Experience of shift work would be advantageous.

Benefits that make life better:

• 234 hours annual leave per year for employees working 42 hours per week (12 hour shifts)including day, night and weekend shifts on a roster basis, plus 8 public holidays
• 4 employer match pension scheme
• YuLife wellbeing services, including 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, personalised online fitness programs, and many more!
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous paid sick leave
• Life assurance cover
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
• Onsite gym available for a small monthly charge