Security Assistant

Security Assistant (Temp to Perm)
Tuesday - Sunday: 4 days, 29 per hours per week. Potential to work 5 days over 37 hours per week.
£11.98 per hour - £12.38 per hour depending on experience.
Rota Patterned - between 8am - 6pm. Special Events - finish up until 8.30pm
Compulsory Overtime and Evening Oncall responsibilities.
Based at The New Art Gallery, Walsall
Temp to Perm opportunity!
Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our Client, Walsall Council, to appoint a conscientious, resourceful and dedicated Security Assistant to join their security team, ensuring the care, safety and security of visitors, building, and exhibits.
Your duties will include:

• Promoting the safe and secure running of the venue during opening hours by monitoring CCTV, patrolling the building, screening contractors, and supporting health and safety.
• Acting as a key holder, opening and locking down the site, operating alarm systems, and being on-call to attend site out-of-hours when required.
• Supporting the invigilation of gallery spaces as required, with an emphasis on visitor experience and customer care.
• Appropriately dealing with any security incidents and emergency situations as they arise.
• Assisting with practical aspects of a busy venue, including monitoring deliveries, supporting set-ups for events and hires, and light cleaning duties.

Essential Requirements:

• SIA Licence.
• Local to Walsall preferably due to Emergency OnCall Responsibility.
• Door Supervision experience preferred.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Good communication skills and friendly manner.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Conscientious with an attention to detail.
• Knowledge regarding best practice and SIA security trained.

Overtime and Oncall Compensation:
£20 standard standby rate - you are paid £20 for being on oncall.
Claim 2 hours minimum for attending call outs.
Hours worked over 37 hours per week is paid at time and half.