Security Officer

  • Hamton Environmental Services Ltd
  • Basildon, Essex
  • Apr 04, 2026
Full time Government

Job Description

Overview

You will be working as part of a team of security professionals, providing round the clock security, fire and safety of our client's site in Basildon.

Location & Hours

Location: Basildon

Hours: 14.00 to 18.00 Mon-Fri

Salary: £13.17 per hour

Average weekly hours: 20 hours per week

Responsibilities
  • Ensuring the safety and security of the site.
  • Providing confined space rescue in case of emergency.
  • Providing an initial response to incidents of fire or other emergencies on site.
  • Carrying out security patrols as required.
  • Providing access control on site when manning one of the gate houses.
  • Monitoring the CCTV system and responding in accordance with the site instructions.
  • Greeting visitors to the admin building and issuing passes as required.
  • Key control and audits.
  • Answering the switchboard and directing calls as required.
  • Making conference room bookings as required.
  • Security and operational administration functions such as rota preparation, duty covering and other administrative support to the operational team.
Qualifications, Skills & Abilities
  • A full and clean driving licence is essential; you may need to operate site vehicles.
  • SIA licence is essential.
  • Ability to pass a confined space rescue course.
  • Ability to pass fire training.
  • Ability to understand and follow method statements, risk assessments and other work instructions.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Ability to walk, move, bend and lift as required during the cleaning process.
  • Expected to work within safety rules at all times and report any safety issues or concerns to your line manager.
  • To respond to Management and Client requests appropriately.
  • To take appropriate action in the event of finding security issues.
  • To report any health and safety concerns.
Payment

This is an hourly paid role requiring the use of a clocking machine, £13.17 per hour.

How to Apply

Hamton employees are invited to apply for this position by emailing detailing why you are a suitable candidate for this position.