Security Officer

Location: Sheffield
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Closing Date: 04/07/2025 23:59
Position Type: {Advertised Full Time / Part Time}
Expiry Date: 04/07/2025 23:59

Who We Are

 

Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic steel production and engineering company. A global leader in the designing, manufacturing and delivering of world-class steel forgings and castings.

 

It is a great time to join Forgemasters, as the business goes through an ongoing period of growth and modernisation after being acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence In 2021. The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work our plant and equipment will be modernised over the next 10 years, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.

 

Based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield, we are looking for a Security Officer. This role will involve delivering a range of security services across all areas of the site.

 

Role Responsibilities

 

  • Work as part of a wider security team to provide security cover at the Sheffield Forgemasters site on a 24-hour, 7-day week basis.

 

  • Follow all company security policies & procedures under the direction and instruction of departmental management.

 

  • Providing security to access points.

 

  • Security patrols.

 

  • Emergency / Incident Response.

 

  • Alarm Monitoring.

 

  • Monitoring and reporting on security systems.

 

About You

 

The following relevant skills, knowledge and experience are required.

 

  • Security Qualification i.e. SIA Licence.

 

  • Minimum 1 year’s previous security experience.

 

  • Hold a full UK driving licence.       

 

  • Proficient using IT software, including MS Office suite.

 

  • Security Gatehouse experience.

 

  • Site security patrolling experience.

 

  • Visitor Reception experience.

 

Days/Hours of Work

 

Ave. of 42 hours p/w. 12 hour shifts Monday - Sunday 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, may include working public holidays.

 

Reasons to work at Sheffield Forgemasters

 

  • We are a long-established local employer, with a strong reputation in the region.

 

  • Over £400m large-scale and long-term investment programme in state-of-the-art new facilities and modernisation on site.

 

  • Competitive Salary

 

  • Easily accessible location with free onsite parking.

 

  • Cycle to Work scheme.

 

  • Pension scheme.

 

  • Life Assurance Scheme.

 

  • Employee Assistance Programme.

 

  • On site Occupational Health provision providing Health Screening and advice on well-being.

 

  • Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.

 

  • Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.

 

  • Long service award scheme.

 

  • You at Work – Access to online discounts portal.

 

  • A bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, supporting ex-military and reservists in employment.  

 

For additional information or if you would like to discuss the role, please email Recruitment@sfel.com . Alternatively, if this sounds like the role for you, please review the full job description attached and apply now!

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.