Security Specialist
| Posting date: | 12 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 September 2025 |
| Location: | Newtown, Powys |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Octaga Security Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Newtown / Craven Arms |
Summary
Octaga are one of the leading Security risk management companies in the UK, holding NSI GOLD status in technical and physical Security. We pride ourselves on creating positive and professional relationships with our Clients and our Employees.
We have a first-class portfolio of clients ranging from Schools, Universities, Film Studios, Manufacturing, High Net Worth Clients, Local Councils and Government organisations to work with our prestigious client’s and their sites.
Role Overview
We have a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join our Security teams based in Newtown. We are looking for dynamic and proactive Security Officers with a strong background in the field.
Hours: 1800hrs to 0600hrs / 1800hrs to 0600hrs
Shifts: Relief days or nights
Rate of pay: £12.30
Benefits:
Company pension
One to one Management and HR support.
We promote within and encourage our employees to reach their true potential.
Employee rewards such as employee of the month, employee of the year and refer a friend scheme.
Continuous training through in house and external training.
Requirements for the role:
Valid full UK driving licence.
A full 5 year working history to meet the BS 7858:2019 Screening of individuals.
To be able to communicate clearly both verbally and written.
Excellent time management.
Providing strong customer service.
To be able to work on your own and as a part of a team.
Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
Able to work under pressure.
Key Responsibilities:
Regular internal/external foot patrols throughout the shift.
Access control from within the gatehouse.
Monitoring and responding to Intruder/Fire alarm systems.
Monitoring CCTV.
Completing incident/accident/maintenance reports as and when required.
Completing a daily occurrence report.
Please ensure that you send an up-to-date CV detailing your qualifications, skills, and work history.
If invited to interview, please ensure you bring along your right to work documents.
The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:
Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme;
Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking
We have a first-class portfolio of clients ranging from Schools, Universities, Film Studios, Manufacturing, High Net Worth Clients, Local Councils and Government organisations to work with our prestigious client’s and their sites.
Role Overview
We have a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join our Security teams based in Newtown. We are looking for dynamic and proactive Security Officers with a strong background in the field.
Hours: 1800hrs to 0600hrs / 1800hrs to 0600hrs
Shifts: Relief days or nights
Rate of pay: £12.30
Benefits:
Company pension
One to one Management and HR support.
We promote within and encourage our employees to reach their true potential.
Employee rewards such as employee of the month, employee of the year and refer a friend scheme.
Continuous training through in house and external training.
Requirements for the role:
Valid full UK driving licence.
A full 5 year working history to meet the BS 7858:2019 Screening of individuals.
To be able to communicate clearly both verbally and written.
Excellent time management.
Providing strong customer service.
To be able to work on your own and as a part of a team.
Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
Able to work under pressure.
Key Responsibilities:
Regular internal/external foot patrols throughout the shift.
Access control from within the gatehouse.
Monitoring and responding to Intruder/Fire alarm systems.
Monitoring CCTV.
Completing incident/accident/maintenance reports as and when required.
Completing a daily occurrence report.
Please ensure that you send an up-to-date CV detailing your qualifications, skills, and work history.
If invited to interview, please ensure you bring along your right to work documents.
The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:
Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme;
Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.