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Casual Security Officer

EQUANS
Greater London
2 days ago
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Equans is looking for a Casual Security Officer to join our team in Becket House, SE1 7EU, Waterloo, London, on a casual basis. This is a Zero hour contract with a salary of £12.60 per hour and benefits package.


Shift Pattern: 

To work as when needed on a casual basis.

What will you deliver?


To form part of a fully integrated guarding service, which is operational 24 hours a day,7 days a week, days a year, ensuring that the service provided is professional, timely and in keeping with all contractual requirements. The aim of the service is to provide a safe and secure environment for all occupants and buildings within the control of Equans Sustainable FM.

What we offer.

Generous holiday allowance


Company share scheme
2 paid volunteering days a year
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Employee assistance programme

Who are we looking for?

Previous security experience


SIA Security Guard licence
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to multi-task and stay attentive under pressure
Organisational and problem-solving abilities
A team player attitude with a proactive mindset

Who are we?


In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15, employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.


Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90, employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in . Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group. 


Our ambition 


At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core valuesAccountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.


We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day. 


What's next? 


If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. 


As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act .


At Equans were committed to delivering a culture where everyones voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans youll find a welcoming and open workplace where youre supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.


Youll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals. 


For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. 


The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers. 

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