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We are currently looking to recruit experienced Retail Security Officers to cover a major retailer located across the South Thames region

We are searching for candidates who genuinely want a career in security and would enjoy being able to make a difference by actively reducing stock shrinkage in the stores that they cover

Lodge Service is committed to the continual development of staff and see the retention of good officers as one of its main growth strategies for the future

Position: Security Officer

Locations:

Lakeside Thurrock

Westwood Cross

Lewisham

Folkestone

Bromley

Canterbury

Starting salary: £7.25 per hour

Hours: Full time and Part Time positions available

Benefits include: Pension scheme, health insurance scheme, Lodge Service (Tax) Benefit Scheme and loyalty (long service) scheme

The Role

SO’s play a critical as part of the store management team working together to reduce all forms of external and internal theft. By doing this SO’s will directly contribute to improving the profitability and success of each individual store

The ideal candidate

Minimum of one year in a security or retail type role

Good standard of:

– Numeracy skills

– Literacy skills (reading and written English)

– Verbal communication (spoken English)

Knowledge of ASCONE, different physical security systems and procedures would be an advantage

The ability to develop effective working relationships with management, staff, customers and colleagues is vital to this role

Customer service driven

Work to and achieve a range of performance KPI’s/targets, set by client to reduce stock shrinkage

Willing to be flexible regarding covering different days, early and late shifts, and local stores as required by the needs of the business

Self-disciplined and self-motivated

Perform under pressure

Official documentation required for the role

SG or DS SIA license

(CCTV SIA license is an advantage)

Complete FIVE year career history

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Proof of National Insurance number

Proof of address

The Company

Formed in 1919, Lodge Service is the UK’s oldest family owned security specialist and a consistent innovator in business security solutions over a near 100-year history.

Today they are the UK’s foremost independent security company, leading the way in intelligent, technology-driven security solutions that deliver maximum Return on Investment (ROI) for our clients.

With more than 900 personnel, Lodge Service operates in every major city in the UK and Ireland and across mainland Europe.

Due to the high volume of response that we anticipate from this advert we will only be able to respond to suitable applicants, if you have not heard from us, within 7 days, then your application for this role has been unsuccessful