Retail Security Officer

Confidential · Tunbridge Wells

Retail Security Officer at Confidential, based in Tunbridge Wells, paying £13.58 per hour. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£13.58 per hour
Location
Tunbridge Wells
Contract
Permanent
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
28 Aug 2026
Sector
Security Officer

30% below the typical rate for security officer

Reference 225421704

About the role

About the role Title – Retail security officer Pay Rate – £13.58 Location – Tunbridge Wells Shift Timings – Full time, 50 hours per week and must be able to work weekends You will be working in a well-known retail store, which holds various stock. Officers are responsible for providing safety and security to both staff and visitors alike. What will you get in return? • Company-funded SIA License renewal. • Cycle to work scheme. • Smart tech – allowing employees to buy the latest tech, deducted from their salaries monthly at no additional interest. • Salary finance loans and monthly advances. • Vouchers across various retailers such as Sainsbury’s, Argos, and ASDA, as well as holidays, leisure, fashion, pets, and many more. • Save as you earn. • Life cover. • Private medical cover. • Childcare vouchers. • Private pensions. • Fantastic opportunity to join an evolving family. Your main responsibilities may include: • Patrolling the Retail Store Premises. • Speaking with customers and staff • Handing out baskets and greeting customers • Investigating Disturbances, as well as monitoring the entry and exit points of the retail store. • Confidently calling for help in emergency situations and operating theft-detecting devices. • Effectively dealing with large crowds and building positive customer relations. To succeed in this role, you will need the following: • SIA License • Customer service skills • Understanding of ASCONE and SAFER Approach • Excellent written and spoken communication skills • 5-year checkable work/career history. • Experience in a similar role, would an advantage • Physically fit to undertake given tasks. • Possess the ability to work under pressure. About our company At BardWood Support Services we are recruitment specialists, supporting the facilities industry in the UK since 2015. We recognize that PEOPLE are our most valued resource and as such we aim to ensure our employees are matched within the right role that suits them, with a view to help them progress.

Reference: 225421704 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 28 Aug 2026 · Listed via Confidential

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