Security Guard

Job description

We are looking for a Shift Security Guard to join our team at Hartlepool Power Station. This will be working a shift pattern of days, nights and weekends on a rolling rotation after initial training is complete. Our Security Team is made up of colleagues from a range of backgrounds and experiences, all contributing to the safe and secure operation of Hartlepool’s Power Station. The Opportunity The successful candidates will be required to carry out security duties, including personnel and vehicle access control, foot patrols, maintaining appropriate security records and searches with particular emphasis on the use of modern security techniques. We understand that valuable skills are developed through a variety of professional and personal experiences. You may have gained relevant experience through employment, volunteering, community activities, education, military service, caring responsibilities, sport, or other life experiences. If you have experience working with people, following procedures, responding to incidents, using technology, maintaining records, or operating in a safety-focused environment, your skills may be highly relevant to this role. We recognise that valuable skills can be developed through a range of career paths and life experiences. If you don't meet every requirement listed below but believe you could succeed in the role, we'd still love to hear from you. Pay, benefits and culture The salary for this role is £36,497. You’ll be appointed based on the parameters outlined in the Company Agreement as well as your existing salary, competence, experience and qualifications. We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans. At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated. Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility. We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal. What You'll Bring We're looking for people who are: Professional, approachable, and respectful in their interactions with others. Demonstrate integrity by consistently doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. Communicate openly and transparently, building trust with colleagues, contractors, and visitors. Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, and accountability. Act respectfully and inclusively, creating a welcoming environment for people from all backgrounds. Calm and confident when dealing with challenging situations. Able to work independently and as part of a supportive team. Flexible, reliable, and committed to maintaining high standards. Comfortable using technology and security systems or willing to learn. Key Responsibilities Ensure all activities, including those undertaken by contractors and partners, comply with site licence requirements, security arrangements, statutory regulations, company procedures, and safety standards, demonstrating integrity, transparency, and professionalism always. Undertake and advise on general security guard duties, acting as a trusted ambassador for the station and maintaining the highest standards of conduct. Manage access and egress controls for personnel, vehicles, and restricted areas with professionalism, fairness, and consistency. Carry out security duties including patrols, searches, monitoring systems, and incident response activities, exercising sound judgement and accountability. Maintain accurate records of occurrences and all logs related to the security department, producing management reports as required and ensuring information is recorded with accuracy, transparency, and attention to detail. Communicate effectively and respectfully with colleagues, contractors, visitors, and members of the public, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. Support the station's emergency arrangements as a trained member of the Emergency Team, responding professionally and calmly to incidents and developing situations. Build positive working relationships across the station, fostering trust, collaboration, and mutual respect. Uphold the values of integrity, transparency, and professionalism , contributing positively to a strong team culture focused on safety, security, inclusion, and operational excellence. Skills and Experience Essential As a minimum, applicants will be educated to GCSE/national qualification standards (or equivalent). Candidates with these qualifications that include ‘c’ and above grade passes in English and mathematics will have an advantage. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Applicants will need to be articulate, well-mannered and be able to respond in a tactful and discretionary manner. The ability to complete detailed and meaningful verbal and written reports of specific and routine incidents is also required. Basic computer literacy and willingness to learn new systems. Ability to work on your own initiative and collaboratively within a team. The role requires a reasonable level of fitness to undertake patrol activities and respond effectively to operational situations. Full training and support will be provided Desirable Previous Security experience. NVQ Level 2 in Security or equivalent qualification. Security Industry Authority (SIA) qualification or experience gained within security, customer service, operational, public service, safety-critical, hospitality, healthcare, facilities management, logistics or similar environments would be advantageous Experience working in a regulated, operational, customer-facing, emergency response, or public service environment. No previous nuclear experience is required. Comprehensive training will be provided to develop the technical, security and emergency response skills required to be successful in the role. Closing date for applications is Sunday September 13th, and interviews take place early October. To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) which will, ordinarily, require you to have British residency for the last 3 years. #EDFNuclearJobs #DestinationNuclear #SuccessIsPersonal #EDFcareers Success is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. 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