IntroductionDescriptionEstablished in 1994, Axis Security has grown to become one of the UK’s leading security companies. Axis Security offers a wide range of professional security services which include manned guarding, reception services, mobile patrols, key holding, remote monitoring, and security systems.Axis Security has been named Security Guarding Company of the Year at the 2020 Security Excellence Awards (SEA) years. We are an ‘Equal Opportunities’ employer.Job title: Distribution Gate House OfficerLocation: Bathgate, West Lothian£8.72 per hourHours – 48hrs weekly with additional overtime availableShift pattern varied over days/nights and weekendsRole PurposeTo protect our client’s premises from criminal activity and to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all visitors and personnel. The successful candidate, who should have previous security experience.Primary Tasks Include Controlling the entry and exit of fleet from site Monitoring the fire alarm Monitoring the CCTV Conducting site patrols Recording and reporting any incidents to the site management and H&S ManagerThe successful candidate would have an SIA Security Guarding licence. Our Security Officers are required to comply with the ‘Assignment Instructions’ to provide a safe and secure environment. They must show a high visibility security presence, but also have a warm friendly welcoming manner to all who attend the site.Specific Duties Punctuality: - Arrives before the shift start time, books on duty and is active on site at the shift start time, complying with ‘Assignment Instructions’. Communication: - Is polite at all times, demonstrates quality customer service, has the ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Escalates any issues of concern or risk to the relevant management. Deters Crime:- Appears focused and alert, seeks to identify potential risks and takes action to mitigate any threat. Maintains DOB:- Completes an entry for each day, documents license declaration, records breaks and all relevant daily operational information. Dress Code:- Is dressed in required uniform including correct shoes. Maintains good personal hygiene and cleanliness of uniform.To be suitable for this role you must meet all of the following criteria: Be smart and well presented at all times Have an SIA licence Be polite, helpful and diligent, with a ‘can do’ ethos Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Be able to provide the highest standard in customer service Have previous experience in the security industry Be flexible and reliable to meet the role requirements Have a calm personality capable of controlling difficult situations Be able to work without supervision and also as a member of a team Have a full five year checkable work history and required documentation to be vetted