Security Officer

Security Officer (Chesterfield). Laing O'Rourke, in partnership with Select Security, is recruiting Security Officers to support the construction of a major new substation project near Chesterfield. We are looking for professional, reliable, and customer-focused individuals to join our team on a long-term basis. Opportunities are available on both day and night shifts, offering stable work and the chance to be part of a high-profile infrastructure project.

About The Role

As a Security Officer, you will play an important role in protecting the project, its people, and its assets, while helping to maintain a safe and secure working environment for everyone on site.

Day Shift Duties

• Managing the gatehouse and site access points.
• Welcoming visitors, contractors, and deliveries.
• Booking visitors onto site and carrying out access control procedures.
• Monitoring vehicle movements and ensuring site security protocols are followed.
• Providing a professional first impression for clients, contractors, and visitors.

Night Shift Duties

• Conducting mobile patrols across remote working areas using a site vehicle.
• Responding to CCTV activations and security incidents.
• Carrying out regular security inspections and site patrols.
• Monitoring vulnerable areas and reporting any suspicious activity.
• Ensuring the site remains secure outside of operational hours.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rate of £14.00 per hour
• Immediate start available
• Long-term, stable employment
• Full uniform and PPE provided
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to company benefits and support programmes
• Opportunity to work on a major infrastructure project
• Average of 54 hours per week

What We're Looking For

• A valid SIA Licence (Security Guarding, Door Supervisor, or Close Protection).
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Previous experience in security, construction site security, mobile patrols, or gatehouse operations is desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A professional and confident approach when dealing with clients, contractors, and members of the public.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider project team.
• Good judgement, integrity, and a strong awareness of safety and security.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of responsibilities.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a professional security team supporting one of the UK's leading construction and engineering projects. We are looking for individuals who take pride in their work, enjoy being part of a team, and want to make a positive contribution to a safe and successful project environment.

About Us

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia. Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace

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