Cash Processor
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About G4S
G4S is a security company. They provide specialist security and facilities management services for businesses.
Job description from G4S
G4S (now part of Allied Universal) is the largest secure solutions company in the world and one of Britain's top Employers. Our Cash Management Solutions business has expertise in secure logistics and payment services including cash and valuables transportation, cash processing, ATM and cash centre outsourcing, secure storage and retrieval and merchant services.
As an employee of G4S Cash Solutions, each role will have specific responsibilities for the identification, management and control of risk in order to safeguard the business, staff, customers, assets and reputation. Every G4S employee has a role to play in understanding and supporting the business in embedding effective risk management controls and assurance and will be integral to the effectiveness and success of G4S.
Main Purpose of Job
Join G4S as a Cash Processor in Manchester and you will become part of a well-trained, tight knit team providing an essential, cash processing service to the local community.
G4S is the largest secure solutions company in the world and one of Britain’s top Employers. Our Cash Solutions business has expertise in cash and valuables transportation, cash processing, ATM and cash centre secure storage. As a Cash Processor (Cashier), you will be at the very heart of our operation. Your primary responsibility will be the processing and supply of notes and coin to fulfill customer requirements. Due to the nature of the industry in which we operate, you will need to be confident working to stringent procedures within a highly regulated environment. This will ensure that our service remains superior and that our customers’ requirements are met with optimum efficiency.
The Role
Making up individual customer orders ensuring that all cash supplied meets the specified value, quality and denominational requirements.
Ensuring all operating and security procedures are constantly adhered to.
Utilising a variety of cash management systems to ensure accurate counting and allocation.
Meeting and exceeding the agreed personal and team productivity levels.
Transferring customer orders to the vaults for onward despatch.
Undertaking training to develop, learn and progress.
Demonstrating attention to detail when receiving and recording customer orders.
Ensuring all necessary paperwork and/or entries are completed accurately.
Observing all Health & Safety requirements whilst within the department.
Identifying any discrepancies in notes and coin that are received, and escalating this appropriately.
Ensuring the integrity of audit trails.
Demonstrating a proactive attitude by carrying out any other duties as deemed reasonable.
This role profile will be subject to change in accordance with departmental developments and the job holder’s expertise.
The rate of pay for this role is £12.21 per hour
Person Specification
So what makes a successful Cash Processor (Cashier)?
Firstly, you will need to be confident in communicating with customers and colleagues in both written and spoken English.
An appropriate level of numeracy is also very important.
You will need to be confident following specific procedures and instructions.
You must also be able to work to tight deadlines.
Previous cash handling experience would very extremely beneficial, as would experience using IT and computer systems.
Finally, you must be continuously focused on providing a top notch service to our customers by being efficient, flexible and at all times security conscious.
Additional Information
We also have some specific security criteria that you will need to meet:
You must be able to pass a criminal record check as well as a personal credit and ID check.
You must also have a 5 year employment/unemployment/educational history that we can check and verify.
You will need to be prepared to undergo airport style searches when entering and leaving our premises and be comfortable working within a secure, confined and highly regulated environment.
We will provide all the training and support to help you to progress as a key member of our world-class team. In addition to a culture that believes in promoting from within, we offer up to five weeks paid holiday and paid overtime, as well as the following benefits:
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Flexible working policies
Free uniform
We Care - providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing
HSF - Health Cash Plans
Corporate perks and discounts (Perks @ Work and Home)
Payroll Giving
Training and Development Opportunities (inc Apprenticeships in England)
#LI-DNI
We also have some specific security criteria that you will need to meet:
- You must be able to pass a criminal record check as well as a personal credit and ID check.
- You must also have a 5 year employment/unemployment/educational history that we can check and verify.
- You will need to be prepared to undergo airport style searches when entering and leaving our premises and be comfortable working within a secure and confined environment.
- An SIA licence would be beneficial.
You will be subject to a medical review, which may include a medical assessment with an occupational health practitioner. We’ll provide all the training and support to help you to progress as a key member of our world-class team.
G4S Cash Solutions (UK) Ltd is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employee's feel respected and able to give their best and is proud to be an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of age, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please do not hesitate to contact us.
What do our employees say about working for G4S?
“I joined G4S because I thought it would be good for my career progression and a very interesting job.
The application and recruitment process was very easy quick, and the trainers were very helpful.
I would definitely recommend G4S to anyone looking for work.”
“The good thing about working here is that the company provides all the training they think I need so that I have the right skills for the job I do.
I’m from Hong Kong and everyone treats me like family here. Everyone is very nice and very friendly and I’m very happy here.”
“I’m excited to start something new and different with new challenges.
It’s a very male orientated role, but that doesn’t put me off and it’s definitely suitable for both males and females.
I’ve already recommended G4S to a friend of mine!”
Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions that allow clients to focus on their core business. Our acquisition of G4S in 2021 expands our footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. Through our vast network of more than 800,000 employees, we leverage global best practices in communities all over the world. Operating in around more than 80 countries with revenues of $18 billion, we are supported by efficient processes and systems that can only come with scale to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities, and people in today's world. Allied Universal is There for you. For more information, please visit www.aus.com.
If this opportunity is of interest then we want to hear from you. Please click the “Apply” button to submit your formal application.
What employees say
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do G4S pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
69% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do G4S pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
55% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Everyone is paid the same, whatever their age
Do G4S pay the same regardless of age?
Yes, people under the age of 21 get paid the same as those above 21.
See what G4S pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 21s is the same as those above 21.Based on data from 113 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and May 2025.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at G4S get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
34% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 94 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do G4S pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
87% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 93 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at G4S do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
75% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at G4S?
Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 35% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 11% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 9% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 45% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at G4S worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
81% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
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.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do G4S workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
58% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for G4S workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
61% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at G4S?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
69% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 95 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do G4S managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
77% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at G4S?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
37% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Most students say it’s good
Is a G4S job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
72% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working at G4S good if you’re a parent or carer?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
50% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at G4S feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
34% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at G4S get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
44% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 96 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at G4S?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
63% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 95 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at G4S enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
36% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at G4S recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 99 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
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.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at G4S?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
47% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 95 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at G4S?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 69% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think G4S head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
89% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how G4S is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
68% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What G4S employees say about their job
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Best thing
Very Relaxed the training is adequate
Worst thing
Some of the other employees
Security officer at G4S, February 2025
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Best thing
Working from home is the only benefit
Worst thing
Lack of training, constant micromanaging, cannot go for a wee unless it’s a scheduled break
Customer service advisor at G4S, February 2025
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