Equans is looking for multiple Security Supervisors to join our team, working on the Southern Water contracts in Hardham West Sussex RH20 1LA, on a permanent basis. This role involves working 42 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary of £29.484 per annum, along with an attractive benefits package. Please note, you will be employed by Equans, supporting their Southern Water contracts,
Shift Pattern:
4 on 4 off Day and Night shift
7am - 7pm / 7pm - 7am
Candidates must have their own means of transport, such as a car, motorbike, or bicycle, as there is no public transport available near the site.
About Us:
Equans working for Southern Water is dedicated to delivering exceptional service while maintaining the highest standards of security and operational efficiency.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and vigilant Security Supervisor to join our team, this crucial role involves maintaining high standards and ensuring the smooth operation for our facilities, you will manage our team of Security Officers . And will be responsible for monitoring and controlling access, conducting regular patrols (up to 10 km), responding to incidents, and ensuring compliance with security policies. You will play a key role in maintaining a secure environment, deterring criminal activities, and preventing unauthorized access.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise daily security operations, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and in line with protocols.
- Conduct security risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies.
- Act as the main point of contact for law enforcement, emergency services, and other stakeholders during incidents.
- Train security personnel on protocols, emergency procedures, and best practices to maintain readiness.
- Lead security operations, ensuring only authorised personnel access the site.
- Respond swiftly to security incidents and emergencies, ensuring effective resolution.
- Experience with access control and patrolling systems ie "redetrack" and other security technology,
- Maintain situational awareness, addressing on-site security challenges proactively.
- De-escalate conflicts professionally, resolving confrontational situations calmly.
- Ensure compliance with security and safety protocols at all times.
- Monitor and control access to the site, ensuring only authorised personnel are granted entry.
- Operate and monitor security systems and access control software to detect potential risks.
- Conduct regular foot patrols over varying terrain, covering distances of over 10 km per shift.
- Communicate with members of the public as required, ensuring a courteous and professional approach.
Requirements:
- A valid SIA (Security Industry Authority) License.
- Proven experience in a security role or a related field.
- Managing a security team
- First Aid Certification.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
- Experience with access control systems and other security technology.
- Clear criminal background check.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to resolve conflicts calmly and effectively.
- Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern, including nights and weekends.
- Basic computer literacy for logging reports and accessing security systems.
- Advanced experience and comprehensive reporting.
- The Security Supervisor should consistently seek improvements in security
- processes and team efficiency.
- Flexibility is required to manage security operations during non-standard hours, including nights and weekends.
What we offer.
- Generous holiday allowance
- Company share scheme
- 2 paid volunteering days a year
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Employee assistance programme
Who are we?
Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.
In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services - with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.
Equans' 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.
Equans is a Bouygues group company.
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.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a business priority, we know we have work to do, and we are accelerating our commitment to become a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We currently have six employee led networks, who work closely with our DE&I team to influence policy, promote awareness, and deliver cultural event.
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 accessibility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), 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 supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.
