Security Officer

About this role

Equans is looking for a Security Officer to join our team based out of 9 Maxim Park, Eurocentral, Motherwell, ML1 4WQ on a permanent basis. This is a full time position working 42 hours per week. On offer is a salary of £12.71 per hour and benefits package.

Shift Pattern

• 12-hour shifts
• 4 on / 4 off rota
• Rotating days and nights

Flexibility is required, as you may occasionally support nearby sites in Eurocentral and Bathgate.

What will you deliver?

As a Security Officer, you will help create a safe and secure environment for employees, visitors, and assets across our sites.

Key responsibilities include

• Patrolling and monitoring site areas to identify and prevent risks
• Controlling site access and supporting visitors
• Monitoring CCTV, alarms, and security systems
• Completing incident reports and maintaining accurate records
• Supporting emergency situations and following procedures
• Working with colleagues and external services when required

This is a key role where your professionalism and presence will help ensure safety and reassurance for everyone on site.

What can we offer you?

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.

Who are we looking for?

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. If you don’t meet every requirement but feel you could succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Essential

• A valid SIA licence
• Strong attention to detail and awareness of surroundings
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to stay calm and respond effectively in challenging situations
• Reliability and a professional approach
• Knowledge of CCTV or access control systems
• A full UK driving licence

Additional information

• This is a mobile-support role across nearby sites, so some travel may be required

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 15,000 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, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. 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 values—Accountability, 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 2010.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s 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 you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You’ll 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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