About Securitas
Securitas is a security company. They provide specialist security, airplane, fire safety and technology services for businesses.
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Job description from Securitas
Emergency Fire Crew
Location: LU1 3JU, Luton
Salary: £12.60 to £12.60 per hour
Open from: Thu 26th, Jan 2023 until Wed 1st, Mar 2023
Status: Open
Job Description
Do you have what it takes to be part of the Emergancy Fire Crew with Securitas?
Securitas has unique and extremely important contracts with Fire Services across the UK. We provide contingency fire crews in the event of, a catastrophic incident, pandemic, industrial action or other event that could reduce normal fire service capability.
Securitas has the following interesting and unique roles available for Emergency Fire Crew (EFC).
Crew Supervisor
Individuals will be required to lead fire and rescue crews who staff fire appliances & attend emergency incidents in a supervisory role, Candidates will be required to be of a good level of physical fitness, have a proven track record in decision making, leadership skills, problem solving in stressful environments, Dynamic risk assessment and strategic thinking. Candidates will also be able to demonstrate the ability to instil pride and discipline as well as being able to inspire crew members in difficult and challenging circumstances
Fire & Rescue Crew
Individuals will be required to staff fire appliances & attend emergency incidents, Candidates will be required to be of a good level of physical fitness, have the ability to problem solve, work in stressful environments, possess good manual dexterity, remain focused, possess numerical reasoning/written skills, be able to assimilate information quickly and follow instructions concisely. This will be assessed during the recruitment process.
Required Skills
- Great communication skills
- Ability to complete a 12 day residential training course ( accommodation and food is provided)
- Ability to complete annual refresher training (6 days)
- Comfortable working away from home
- Ablility to deal with life-threatening situations calmly and professionally.
During the training you will be required to step outside of your comfort zone and with the appropriate training will need to be comfortable with the following:
- Working at height
- Confined spaces
- Participate in live fire scenarios
- Use of breathing apparatus
- Utilising heavy hydraulic cutting equipment
- Training through adverse weather conditions
- Long days with a mixture of physical and theoretical training input
About The Company
Securitas Benefits:
- Paid holiday, company pension and life assurance scheme
- Discounted gym membership, wellness advice and support
- Cycle to Work Scheme, car lease and new car purchasing schemes
- Employee discounts and cashback savings across hundreds of your favourite high street brands, online shopping, holidays, and days out
- City & Guilds accredited training program for professional and personal development
- Support to gain your SIA license and many more!
Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness are the core values that Securitas is built on to shape a long-term, financially successful enterprise for our customers, employees, and shareholders.
With roots dating back to 1934, Securitas is one of the largest security service organisations in the world. We are a company that offer career progression and development, providing access to training and the ability to gain professionally recognised qualifications.
Securitas is an all-inclusive employer, and we encourage individuality within our company. If you want to know more about why Securitas is the world’s leading security group, and our continuing work in the diversity & inclusion space, please visit: www.securitas.uk.com/en-GB/
Join the Securitas Team today!
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What employees say
Pay
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People are paid minimum wage
Do Securitas pay minimum wage?
Yes. Most people are paid above the minimum wage.
How we know this
98% of people say they are paid at or above the legal minimum wage.Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and February 2023.
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Securitas pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
80% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and February 2023.
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 new Living Wage rates were announced on Thursday 22 September 2022.
The rates are now £10.90 per hour, and £11.95 per hour in London.
Employers are expected to implement the rise as soon as possible but by the latest 14 May 2023.
On the 14 May 2023, employers’ Breakroom Rating will be updated to reflect this.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Securitas pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
42% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and February 2023.
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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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at Securitas get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
68% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and February 2023.
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.
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Securitas pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
89% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and February 2023.
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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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Securitas do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
38% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and February 2023.
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 Securitas?
Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 34% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 11% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 11% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 43% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and February 2023.
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 Securitas worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
76% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and February 2023.
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 Securitas workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
44% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and February 2023.
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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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Securitas workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
68% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and February 2023.
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 Securitas?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
71% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and February 2023.
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 can get changed at short notice
Do Securitas managers change shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
36% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and February 2023.
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 Securitas?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
46% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and February 2023.
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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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working at Securitas 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
63% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2020 and February 2023.
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 Securitas 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 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and February 2023.
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 Securitas get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
55% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and February 2023.
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 Securitas?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
55% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and February 2023.
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 Securitas enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
40% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and February 2023.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Securitas recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
61% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and February 2023.
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 Securitas?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
48% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and February 2023.
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.
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Most people don’t get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Securitas?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 82% 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 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and February 2023.
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.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Securitas 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
93% 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 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and February 2023.
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.
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Securitas is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
79% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and February 2023.
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 Securitas employees say about their job
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Best thing
Nice teams mates
Worst thing
Not getting paid enough
Securitas Security officer, February 2023
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Best thing
Every day is different
Worst thing
Rubbish pay
Securitas Security officer, October 2022
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