Security Officer
SamsicThe Breakroom Take
About Samsic
Samsic is a cleaning company. They offer their services to businesses, including retail, warehouses and offices.
Job description from Samsic
We have an exciting opportunity for a Security Officer to join our team at McVities Manchester.
The purpose of the role is to provide an efficient and professional security service to Samsic UK Security’s clients as specified, demonstrating the highest levels of Customer Service; presenting at all times a smart, alert, visible and commanding security presence.
As a Security Officer you will be contracted to average of 54 hours per week and work below shift pattern:
- 4on 2off - day shifts (Mon-Fri - 06.00-18.30 and Sat-Sun - 06.00-18.00)
· Pay Rate: £11.91 (£14.89 any hours above 48hrs in one week)
· Average Weekly Hours: 54 hours per week
· Contracted Hours: 54 hours per week
· Employee Status: Permanent/ Full Time
Duties will include:
· “Meet and Greet”
· Answer all enquiries courteously and professionally
· Manage all systems within the security control base
· Ensure a vigilance, professional presence
· Produce accurate reports as and when needed
· Be an effective liaison between the client and the company Contract Manager
· Be an effective ambassador for Samsic UK Security and the client
Essential Requirements:
· Excellent verbal communication skills, pleasant manner, approachable, clearly spoken
· Excellent customer care skills
· Have a good knowledge of Health & Safety
· Possesses computer literacy of at least a basic level
· Demonstrates basic numeracy and literacy skills for following instructions and preparing reports
· Demonstrates good observation skills
· Demonstrates a flexible attitude to changing working hours and patterns
In order to work for Samsic UK you MUST fulfil the following criteria:
· Current SIA Licence - Door Supervisor or Security Guarding
· Have an unrestricted right to work full time in the UK for a minimum period of 12 months
· Be fluent in spoken and written English
· Have a five-year checkable history (Providing a HMRC 3 Year Work History record at your interview)
Benefits:
· Full site training
· Apprentice scheme available to all
· Reward and recognition scheme
· Career development plan
· Pension scheme
· Uniform provided
· SIA Licence paid for
· Strong Management support
Job insights from Breakroom
Security guards
Security guards make sure that people, buildings and valuables are safe
What you’ll do as a security guard:
- Be alert and observant
- Be polite and deal with customers or the general public
- Be responsible for public safety and security
- Pass background checks and required tests
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Sitting
- Physical activities
- Using a computer
- Anti-social hours
- Night work
- Wearing a uniform
- Working alone
- Wearing protective clothing
- Working alone
What employees say
Hours and flexibility
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Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Samsic worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
70% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Okay
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do Samsic workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
50% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Workplace
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do people at Samsic recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
70% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
Okay
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Samsic?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
What Samsic employees say about their job
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Best thing
Not to much work
Worst thing
Hours and pay
Samsic Security officer, June 2024
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Best thing
Not physically demanding
Worst thing
Long hours 12 hour shifts
Samsic Security officer, September 2022
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