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Weighbridge Security Officer

Pinnacle Group Limited · Liverpool, Merseyside

Type
Full-time
Posted
13 days ago

Overview

Your patrol, gatehouse control and incident-reporting experience from policing are directly applicable to this security role.

About this role

Pinnacle Group is looking for an experienced Weighbridge Security Officer to ensure the safety and security of our manufacturing refinery plant. You will be joining our Pinnacle Workplace Security Team based in Bootle, Liverpool Docks L20

Pinnacle Workplace delivers tailored facilities management solutions across cleaning, security, catering and specialist industrial services. With nearly 600 colleagues nationwide, the team supports clients in manufacturing, retail, education and office environments.

Your role will involve Managing the weighbridge, monitoring premises, conducting regular patrols, responding to incidents, and maintaining detailed reports. You will need to be observant, reliable, and possess excellent communication skills.

This is a Full-time Position working an average of42 hours per week , 12-hour shifts, working 4 on 4 offrolling rota from 6.30am – 6.30pm days 6.30pm – 6.30am nights – must be able to do both shift patterns and will include weekends - transport is essential to access the site.

Please note : The contract ensures the site is operated 24/7 -365 days of the year and will including working public holidays

If you are committed to providing a secure environment and have a strong sense of responsibility, we would love to hear from you.

Who We Are

Pinnacle Group is a market-leading national provider of housing, neighbourhood and workplace services. With over thirty years of experience, we deliver expert, place-based management and maintenance solutions that enhance the everyday lives of the communities we serve.

We’re a people-first organisation with a values-driven culture that has stood the test of time -reflected in the way we care for both our employees and our customers.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who not only meets the key criteria below but also embraces our core values – Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge, and Deliver Excellence – and is committed to earning and maintaining the confidence of our clients and communities.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

  • Meet and greet visitors, staff and contractors and manage the gatehouse environment.
  • Weighbridge operatorchecks – check delivery paperwork and record the weight of lorries arriving and leaving the site
  • Liaison with local authorities, including police, emergency healthcare services or even fire extinguishers in case of an emergency
  • Take accurate notes to complete reports, logbook entries and all relevant paperwork to a high standard - including reporting in detail any incidents occurring whilst on duty.
  • Operating a telephone switchboard

Key Requirements Will Include

  • Valid SIA Badge – SG or DS Licence *
  • Experience working aweighbridge and must be proficiency with weigh-software – UniWin & Savigent
  • Basic IT applications, and digital devices.
  • Access to own transport * due to location & shift patterns
  • Strong, clear communicator, as you will be using Radio Control
  • Must be able to use and understand the Phonetic Alphabet
  • Full 5-year UK checkable work history

Our offer

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. The more varied our workforce, the better we can understand, reflect and meet the needs of the communities we serve. That’s why we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – especially those who represent the communities we work with every day.

As a colleague, you’ll be part of an inclusive and supportive culture where you’re encouraged to thrive. We’re committed to helping you reach your full potential through continuous learning, development opportunities and career progression.

Benefits

In addition to statutory benefits such as sick pay, maternity/paternity leave, a pension scheme, and annual leave, we offer a wide range of additional benefits tailored to your role and business area, including:

  • Flexible Working Arrangements
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Personal Development Plans

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 Liverpool

Why this fits a police background — match score 68/100

  • Protection & firearms
  • Working to legislation & regulation
  • Security operations

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
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