Security Receptionist

🔐 We’re Hiring: Security Receptionist

📍 Location: Belfast, BT7 1DQ

💰 Pay: £12.60 per hour

📅 Hours: 30 hours per week

🕒 Shift: Monday to Friday, 12:45 PM – 6:45 PM

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service
• Flexible and reliable attitude
• Keen attention to detail
• SIA Licence preferred (but not essential)

Key Responsibilities:

• General reception duties
• Meet and greet visitors
• Operate switchboard and manage incoming calls
• Redirect calls appropriately
• Secure premises at the end of the day

Additional Info:

• Occasional overtime may be required to support late meetings or cover early shifts (07:00 AM – 12:45 PM)
• Free on-site car parking

Grade: Site Based

See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.

As a Security Officer at Securitas, you’ll do more than protect what’s important—you’ll empower people to thrive. Your presence will make others feel safe, welcome, and supported.

Whether you’re patrolling key areas, managing gatehouse duties, or being the friendly face clients rely on, as a Security Officer you’ll be an essential part of something bigger. Working on behalf of one of the world’s leading aerospace and defence organizations, every shift is a new chance to learn, grow, and make a difference.

This isn’t just another job. It’s your opportunity to step into a role as a Security Officer where your potential is recognized, your contribution is valued, and your progress is supported every step of the way.

🎓 From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes!

SIA Licence required 

What We Offer

• Full uniform provided

• Training and ongoing development opportunities
• Chance to be part of a respected global security brand with clear values and culture

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a professional and reliable Security Receptionist to join our team in Bishopton. This role combines front-of-house reception duties with a strong focus on safety and security. You will be the first point of contact for all visitors, guests, and employees, ensuring a welcoming and secure environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a professional and secure reception experience to all visitors, contractors, and staff
• Meet, greet, and assist visitors, ensuring passes are issued and accurate records are maintained
• Handle incoming calls, transfer enquiries, and manage the switchboard when required
• Monitor access, issue and collect security passes/lanyards, and ensure procedures are followed
• Maintain accurate logs of visitors, contractors, couriers, and incidents
• Support security operations, including assisting in emergency situations and conducting searches when required
• Ensure reception and lobby areas are kept clean, tidy, and aligned with client presentation standards
• Role model professional appearance, behaviour, and the Securitas core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth daily operations

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who sees a different world—someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:

• A valid SIA licence.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history.
• Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken.

Why Join Securitas?

We have a promise to our people, a ‘People Promise’ where opportunity, people and purpose play a vital role in our day to day!

Opportunity: We see potential in every person and situation.

People: We open our eyes to all that’s good.

Purpose: We make your world a safer place.

We believe in your future, not just your past. At Securitas, you’ll find a career built on trust, respect, and progress.

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with us here at Securitas UK! You're one step away from joining our global team of over 375,000 professionals.

Why Choose Securitas UK?

At Securitas UK, we are on a mission to make the world a safer place, driven by our core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. We foster empowerment, innovation, and growth, offering industry-leading training and career development opportunities.

What You Can Expect

Applying for a new role can be exciting yet daunting. Our dedicated Recruitment Team carefully reviews every application, and we appreciate your patience. Need support? We’re here to help—just drop us an email.

Diversity & Inclusion: Be Yourself at Securitas

We are an all-inclusive employer, embracing individuality and diversity as key to our success. Our belonging strategy focuses on:

• Career Growth: Clear pathways from apprenticeships to leadership programs.
• Inclusive Leadership: A culture of respect, transparency, and collaboration.
• Fair Pay & Benefits: Competitive, equitable compensation and benefits.

Our Commitment to You

We support our workforce through initiatives such as:

• Employee Networks – Safe spaces to connect and influence policies for change.
• Race at Work Charter & Armed Forces Covenant – Supporting equality and inclusion.
• Disability Confident Employer – Ensuring accessibility with our Reasonable Adjustment Passport. With our Level 2 Disability Confident Employer Certification - We commit to guaranteeing an interview to anyone who discloses a disability at screening, providing they live within the location requirements.
• Health & Well-being Programs – Mental health support and workplace wellness.
• Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification – Leading inclusivity for neurodivergent individuals.

We celebrate diversity year-round with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE, and Black History Month and so much more!

Take the Next Step

Join us and be part of a team that values you. Click ‘I'm Interested' and start your career with Securitas UK today!