About this role
Job description
We are looking for professional, people-focused individuals to help identify and investigate Gas and Electricity theft.
What you’ll do
- Visit customer sites to detect signs of theft or tampering
- Talk to customers and gather key information
- Document findings with reports, photos and readings
- Work with our team to stop energy loss and improve safety.
What we’re looking for
- Excellent communication skills & people skills
- Sharp eye for detail
- Valid driver’s license and access to own vehicle
- Clean DBS and Rights to work in the UK
- Experience in Utilities, inspections, law enforcement or customer service is advantageous, however full training will be provided for the right candidate
What we offer
- Competitive pay
- Full training & Equipment
- Career growth opportunities in the energy sector
Apply today and help keep energy safe, fair and reliable!
Industry
- Utilities
Employment Type
Full-time - Self employed Basis
Positions available
Aberdeen
Glasgow
Carlisle
Edinburgh
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Darlington
Middlesborough
London
Plymouth
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Self-employed
Pay: From £150.00 per day
Work Location: In person
About security roles for ex-police
Security management, operations and consultancy roles. Years of operational policing — command, incident response, public order — translate directly into corporate security, and employers in this sector actively rate police experience.
See all security jobs in Bristol →Why this fits a police background — match score 85/100
- Investigative casework
- Multi-agency & police liaison
- Court & legal proceedings
What security roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Security officer (SIA) | £24,000–£29,000 |
| Security supervisor / team leader | £28,000–£34,000 |
| Site / security manager | £38,000–£52,000 |
| Regional / operations security manager | £50,000–£65,000 |