Security Officer

Company: Home Bargains
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Location: St Helens
Job Description:

Are you passionate about maintaining a safe and secure environment? Join our dedicated Security Team at our brand-new distribution centre based at Omega Business Park just off Junction 8 of the M62. As a Security Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the site by managing barrier control and overseeing the booking in and out of deliveries. You’ll also be responsible for security‑checking Goods Out vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety and security standards at all times.

Your role will include regular internal and external patrols, conducting colleague and vehicle/car searches, and upholding a secure workplace for everyone involved in Logistics and Distribution. If you have a keen eye for detail, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and are committed to delivering the highest standards of security, we’d love to hear from you! Join us and make a difference in safeguarding our people and operations.

Package

  • Salary & Hours
    • £26,562.14 per annum plus £3,670.01 night shift allowance
    • Average 38.61 hours per week.
    • 4 on 4 off – 12 hour shifts.
    • Nights (7pm – 7am)
  • Employee Benefits
    • Full‑time colleagues receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro‑rated for part‑time or alternative working arrangements.
    • Contributable company pension scheme
    • 10% store discount at all our retail stores
    • Death in Service Benefit
    • Long service recognition scheme
    • MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:
      • Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
      • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
      • Low cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover

Job Overview

  • Site Security: Deliver an efficient loss prevention service, ensuring a safe and compliant environment for colleagues while adhering to government regulations.
  • Bookings: Oversee booking in/out processes, assist the Goods‑In team with queries, and perform random vehicle searches upon exit.
  • Monitoring: Monitor and analyse CCTV footage alongside incident reports to investigate thefts, accidents, and other events, escalating incidents as needed.
  • Visitor Management: Facilitate third‑party access to CCTV footage during out‑of‑hours requests in the absence of the Team Leader.
  • Reporting: Record and report data on damage, complete bay checks, log potential stock theft, and oversee pallet and recycling collections.
  • Site Patrols: Conduct daily fire door seal checks, internal and external patrols, and act as Yard Safety Marshal during busy periods to maintain clear access.
  • Site Direction: Escort visitors on‑site, direct emergency vehicles, and support colleague and vehicle searches within the distribution centre.

Minimum Criteria To Apply

  • Experience of a working as a Security Officer is desirable.
  • Familiarity with Distribution Centre Functions is preferable.
  • Awareness of working in an open plan environment.
  • Ability to work using confidentiality and discretion at all times.

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Posted: April 20th, 2026