security officer

Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme Pay Rate: £13.10 per hour Hours: 56 hours per week Shifts: 12-hour day shifts Bank Holidays: Paid at Double Time About the Role We are seeking a professional, reliable, and motivated Security Officer to join our team at the TK Maxx Distribution Centre in Newcastle-under-Lyme. This is a single-operator gatehouse position within a busy and fast-paced distribution environment. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, making informed decisions, and maintaining high standards of customer service and site security. Key Responsibilities

• Managing vehicle access and egress, including deliveries and collections.
• Operating the gatehouse and maintaining site security procedures at all times.
• Booking vehicles in and out of the distribution centre.
• Completing incident reports and maintaining accurate records.
• Conducting security checks and patrols as required.
• Liaising professionally with site management, drivers, contractors, and visitors.
• Responding appropriately to incidents, emergencies, and security concerns.
• Ensuring compliance with site policies, procedures, and health and safety requirements.
What We're Looking For Essential Requirements
• Valid SIA Security Guarding or Door Supervisor Licence.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using computer-based systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and other spreadsheet or reporting software.
• Ability to work independently and make effective decisions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when completing records and reports.
• Ability to remain professional and organised within a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible approach to work.
Desirable
• Previous gatehouse, logistics, or distribution centre security experience.
• Knowledge of access control and visitor management systems.
Benefits
• Competitive pay rate of £13.10 per hour.
• Double-time pay on Bank Holidays.
• Guaranteed 56 hours per week.
• Stable, long-term position.
• Full training and ongoing support provided.
• Opportunity to work at a major national distribution centre.
• Career development opportunities within a growing security operation.
Apply Now If you are a security professional with strong IT skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, we would like to hear from you. Apply today to join our team at the TK Maxx Distribution Centre in Newcastle-under-Lyme.


• Valid SIA Security Guarding or Door Supervisor Licence.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using computer-based systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and other spreadsheet or reporting software.
• Ability to work independently and make effective decisions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when completing records and reports.
• Ability to remain professional and organised within a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible approach to work.
Desirable
• Previous gatehouse, logistics, or distribution centre security experience.
• Knowledge of access control and visitor management systems., If you are a security professional with strong IT skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, we would like to hear from you. Apply today to join our team at the TK Maxx Distribution Centre in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
  
  Competitive pay rate of £13.10 per hour.
• Double-time pay on Bank Holidays.
• Guaranteed 56 hours per week.
• Stable, long-term position.
• Full training and ongoing support provided.
• Opportunity to work at a major national distribution centre.
• Career development opportunities within a growing security operation.