SALARY: £13.74 per hour
HOURS: 42 hours per week, 4-on, 4-off rotation, 7am - 7pm
LOCATION: Bristol
About Bristol Waste Company:
At Bristol Waste Company, what we do matters. We keep Bristol and the surrounding areas clean, safe and moving. Working in partnership with the council, we support the city’s sustainability goals while delivering high‑quality, value‑for‑money services. Our commercial operations are growing, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to grow with us.
Bristol Waste is an SIA approved contractor delivering NSI gold-approved services by a team of SIA-certified security experts, ensuring rapid and professional responses in all situations.
Job Purpose:
To provide a professional and effective gatehouse security service, ensuring the controlled access of staff, cast, crew, visitors, contractors and vehicles entering and leaving the film studio.
Key Responsibilities:
- Control pedestrian and vehicle access to and from the site.
- Verify identification and access authorisation before permitting entry, ensuring only authorised personnel gain access to the site.
- Maintain accurate visitor, contractor and vehicle records.
- Provide clear directions and signpost visitors, contractors and deliveries to the appropriate departments, buildings and designated locations within the film studio.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding productions, cast, crew and filming schedules.
- Maintain a working knowledge of the site fire alarm system, including the procedures for isolating and de-isolating fire alarm zones, ensuring all actions are authorised, recorded and carried out in accordance with site procedures.
- Monitor CCTV, alarms and access control systems where required.
- Respond to security incidents and escalate concerns to management.
- Complete accurate and timely Daily Occurrence Record (DOR) entries and incident reports. Maintain effective shift handovers and ensure the gatehouse remains secure and organised.
- Follow site security procedures, health and safety requirements and emergency protocols.
- Maintain a professional appearance and provide excellent customer service.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries and concerns in a professional and timely manner.
- General administration duties (answering phones, completing paperwork, etc.)
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices in security operations.
- Foster strong client relationships by understanding their unique security needs and providing customised solutions.
Essential Requirements for the Role:
- A valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence.
- Previous experience as a Security Officer / Security Guard / Door Supervisor or similar position.
- The ability to undertake administrative and clerical tasks to a high standard.
- Effective communication for interactions with staff and customers.
- Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
- Ability to organise own workloads and work flexibly to respond to situations.
- Understanding of security protocols, industry best practices, and relevant legislation.
- Must be able to provide all the documentation and vetting information requested which includes you being able to supply a full 5-year work/education history.
To be a successful member of our security team, you will need to pass full Vero screening. This involves the requirement of various documents and checks. Please see below an indication of what is needed:
Documents:
- SIA Licence
- Proof of Address
- Recent payslip
- Passport and Driving Licence
- Recent bank statement
Our Benefits
- 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Free BUPA Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Onsite physiotherapist and Cycle to Work scheme
- £200 employee referral bonus
- Learning and development opportunities with clear progression routes
- Reward Gateway discounts at 900+ retailers
- Employee recognition awards and long service awards
- Salary sacrifice car scheme for tax-efficient vehicle leasing
Everyone Belongs
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We value diversity and ensure fair and equal consideration for all candidates.
How to Apply
Apply as soon as possible and before 23:59 on the closing date. We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Contact:
Talent Acquisition Team
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0117 440 6676