Security/Caretaker

Security / Caretaker

Location: ChesterfieldSalary: £24,500 – £27,000 per annum + Overtime/Callout payments

We are looking for a reliable, conscientious individual to join a broad-ranging role as Security / Caretaker. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Monitoring CCTV in the control‑room and responding swiftly to incidents (including breaking up fights, dealing with first aid needs, etc.)
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) on fire alarms and fire‑safety systems
• Setting up and supporting events on site: moving furniture, arranging rooms, ensuring logistics run smoothly
• Attending call‑outs at short notice (driving required)
• Working in an educational environment: hold your own in a security context, but also work within a college environment

Shift Pattern

• Morning shifts: Monday–Thursday 06:00–13:45, Friday 06:00–13:30
• Afternoon shifts: Monday–Thursday 13:30–20:45, Friday 13:30–19:30

What’s on offer

• Basic salary of £24,500 – £27,000 with opportunity to earn in excess of £30,000 per annum with call‑out and overtime payments
• Flexible pension choice: LGPS or NEST
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays (5 days must be taken over the Christmas shutdown period)
• Opportunity for extra earnings from overtime (time and a half or double time on Sundays/bank holidays, call‑outs, and event‑support work)
• Dynamic, varied role: security, caretaker, and event‑support tasks

What will you need

• Full UK driving licence (driving to call‑outs at short notice required)
• Ideally hold a SIA licence or equivalent security qualification – willingness to obtain/refresh is important
• Previous experience (minimum two years) in a security role (e.g., stewarding, door supervision)
• Experience with CCTV monitoring, fire‑alarm systems and first aid highly desirable – training available for the right candidate
• Must be conscientious, dependable, self‑motivated and able to work unsupervised
• Ability to de‑escalate incidents effectively; manage situations professionally within a college environment
• Excellent communicator and team‑player; liaise with staff, students and external agencies

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