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Security Officer

Anchor Group Services

Job Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne - UK

Hourly Salary: £ 13 - 13

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted: 23 September 2026 (6 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 21 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Role: Security Officer

Shift Pattern: 6 on 3 off shift pattern 6:00-18:00

Contract Type: Zero hour contract

Pay: 13.00 per hour

Location: Balaena Tyne (formerly A&P Tyne) - Wagonway Road Hebburn Tyne and Wear England NE31 1SP

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Services for an experienced and professional Security Officer to join our established team at Balaena Tyne in Newcastle.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Security Officer who takes pride in maintaining a safe and secure environment while delivering a professional and approachable service. You will act as a visible security presence across the site engaging with employees contractors and visitors while ensuring site security procedures are followed at all times. You will be responsible for conducting regular patrols monitoring activity across the site managing access and gatehouse operations responding promptly to incidents and security concerns and maintaining accurate records in line with site procedures.

We are looking for someone with strong observational and communication skills who is confident working both independently and as part of a wider security team. You should be professional reliable and customer-focused with the ability to remain calm and make appropriate decisions when responding to incidents.

The successful candidate must hold a valid frontline SIA Licence.

Duties include:

Protecting the clients property people and/or assets by providing security services in direct accordance with the sites published Assignment Instructions (AIs) and site-specific procedures
Managing gatehouse operations and acting as a professional first point of contact for employees contractors visitors and delivery drivers
Signing visitors and contractors in and out of the site and maintaining accurate gatehouse records
Controlling access and egress to the site checking identification and ensuring all visitors contractors and vehicles are appropriately authorised
Conducting regular security patrols of the site identifying and reporting any suspicious activity security risks or potential hazards
Preventing losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing offenders of policy and procedures
Preventing and escalating incidents in a timely accurate and appropriate manner to the Control Room/ Shift Manager/Operations Manager/Emergency Services as appropriate for serious incidents
Completing reports by recording observations information occurrences and surveillance activities
Maintaining organisations stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements
Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Acting as a first line support to customers and visitors to site providing a professional and friendly service
Understanding the needs of our customer respond accordingly to customer queries and requests and take appropriate action
Maintaining professional conduct at all times

Requirements

Full 5-year employment checkable history
Valid frontline SIA licence - DS or SG
Previous security experience
Confidence to respond appropriately to incidents and challenging situations
Flexible to meet the job requirements
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Smart appearance and be well-groomed
Reliable punctual and able to maintain high professional standards
High level of enthusiasm and passion
Ability to work in a fast-moving environment
Professional and customer-focused approach
Ability to remain alert and vigilant throughout the shift

Benefits

Access to a range of nationally recognised courses to help further your career via the Anchor Academy
Access to SIA and First Aid training at discounted rates with financial support available
Auto Enrolment Pension (if earnings reach the minimum requirement for auto-enrolment)
Stream - access to pay as you earn it
Cycle to Work Scheme Available
Full uniform provided
Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling
Hospital Saturday Fund
Reward and Recognition awards

Whats Next

If you would like to be considered for this position APPLY NOW and we will be in touch.

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Required Skills:

Full 5-year employment checkable history Valid frontline SIA licence - DS or SG Previous security experience Confidence to respond appropriately to incidents and challenging situations Flexible to meet the job requirements Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Smart appearance and be well-groomed Reliable punctual and able to maintain high professional standards High level of enthusiasm and passion Ability to work in a fast-moving environment Professional and customer-focused approach Ability to remain alert and vigilant throughout the shift

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