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Laing O'Rourke

Security Officer (High Marnham)

newark, DE

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Job description

Security Officers (Days & Nights).

Laing O'Rourke

, in partnership with

Select Security

, is recruiting a team of professional Security Officers to support the construction of a major new substation project near

High Marnham

.

We currently have opportunities available for both

Day and Night Security Officers

, working 12-hour shifts on a long-term basis, with average weekly hours of approximately 54 hours.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional security team on a high-profile construction project, with immediate starts available.

About the Role

As part of the site security team, you will play a vital role in protecting personnel, assets and infrastructure while ensuring a safe and secure environment for everyone on site.

Day Shift Duties

Manning the gatehouse and controlling access to site

Booking in visitors, contractors and deliveries

Conducting security checks and maintaining accurate records

Providing a professional and welcoming first point of contact

Night Shift Duties

Conducting mobile patrols across the project using a site vehicle

Monitoring remote working areas and site boundaries

Responding to CCTV activations and security incidents

Reporting hazards, breaches and suspicious activity

What We Offer

Competitive pay rate of

£14.00 per hour

Immediate starts available

Full uniform and PPE provided

Enhanced site-specific and company training

Ongoing support from an experienced management team

Access to company benefits and development opportunities

Average working week of

54 hours

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will have:

A valid SIA licence (Security Guarding, Door Supervisor or Close Protection)

A full UK driving licence

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The ability to work effectively as part of a wider security team

A strong customer service focus and professional approach

Sound judgement, integrity and reliability

Previous experience within construction, infrastructure or site security environments (desirable)

Join Our Team

If you are a professional and dependable Security Officer looking for a long-term opportunity on a major UK infrastructure project, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team committed to safety, security and excellence.

Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning.

About us:

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email

Worksite address

newark, DE, 19711, US

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