Team Leader

Paradise Estate, Birmingham city centre

BardWood Support Services are now recruiting for Security Officer on behalf of our client Ward. If you are looking for a new challenge and have a valid SIA badge, then we would love to hear from you. Never has there been a better time to join Ward, Ward is a reputable Security company who provide Security Services to a wealth of prestigious companies covering a wide portfolio nationally. Do you want the potential to grow with a company? Be a part of their Benefit Scheme, then Ward is for you! Join us today! We are currently recruiting for: Position: Team Leader Pay rate: £ 12.50 per hour Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off, days, nights, weekends Location: Paradise Estate, Birmingham city center Hours: 42 hours a week. Duties • Responsible for greeting visitors • Assist/navigate visitors through the premisses • Control Access and Egress to the building by staff, contractors and the general public providing assistance where needed and alerting the FCC of any potential or actual incidents. • Plan for and provide escorts for VIP visitors, liaising with Shift Supervisor and Security Managers • Ensure the Main turnstile barriers are manned at all times • Be aware of protest and demonstration procedures and respond as per required • To actively take part in assisting News UK staff, guests and contractors, in regards to passing them information, giving direction or responding to queries that are raised, to a professional standard. • Complete the recording of all daily events via the DOB (Daily Occurrence Book/MyTag) at the Shift Supervisors/Controllers request. • To make yourself fully conversant with the assignment instructions, post instructions and any locally issued procedural updates. • To complete all forms of Incident Reporting as required to the agreed levels of content and clarity. • Ensure that correct time management is carried out in regards to the completion of all duty tasks prior to the end of the time period allocated to each post / patrol. • To undertake all special projects and duties as required by the Manager(s), Shift Supervisor(s), Administrator and Controllers. • To ensure that client confidentiality if fully respected at all times, in relation to any client media (written, visual, electronic or oral). • The reporting and initial response to any Security or Health and Safety policy violations or potential violations, including making line management aware as soon as is possible. • Reporting immediately to the Shift Supervisor any action or inaction which compromises safety • Maintain a healthy and safe place of work, ensuring all posts are in a clean and tidy condition at all times • Report missing, damaged or unserviceable equipment to Operations Managers. • Cooperate with Ward Security and the client so that the company can carry out its statutory duty under Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and all relevant statutory provisions • Requirements to apply • Valid SIA license. • Knowledge of computors • Experience with fire systems • Excellent communication skills • First Aid certificate is prefered but not essential • Experience is preferred but not necessary as full training will be provided • 5-year checkable work history WHO WARD ARE: Ward Security provides security services solutions to a range of UK businesses. Security services include: CCTV security systems, property management, guard dog security, key holding services, security guard patrol services, response alarm systems and more. With over 1000+ of our amazing people operating nationally. Ward seek the best talent to uphold their vision “We look after our people, our people look after our clients. We aim to retain and attract the very best of both”. WHY WORK FOR WARD? Well apart from joining their friendly team, they offer Uniform, SIA Licensing savings scheme, Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice scheme, Pension and Life Assurance benefits. Ward strongly believe in growing their own talent, and they provide opportunities through their in-house Training Academy, their Leadership Development Programme, online e.learning and development programmes for a career path. To support the wellbeing of their people they have an in-house Mental Health Team, Wellbeing Platform, Flexible working arrangements, an inclusive culture recognised in their Diversity Champion & International Inclusion Awards. Ward uphold their wellbeing as a MIND Workplace Wellbeing Silver Award holder. They offer Perkbox Gold membership to all employees, which includes retail discounts, cinema tickets, gym membership, 24/7 free Employee Assistance Programme, and many other fantastic benefits. For their Canine furry friends, they provide full canine veterinary care to keep their dogs in peak condition. INTERESTED? Please apply today for an immediate interview.

£ 12.50 per hour

4 on, 4 off, days, nights, weekends