Security Supervisor
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.29 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2026 |
| Location: | Dalkeith, Midlothian |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 154913 |
Summary
Security Supervisor
Contract: Banking
Location: Dalkeith, EH22 3NL
Hours of work: 42
Working Pattern: 18:00 - 06:00, 4 on / 4 off, nights only
Contract Type: Permanent
Hourly Rate: £14.29
We are seeking a Security Supervisor who is passionate about safety and delivering a great customer experience.
As a Security Supervisor with ISS, you will be at the forefront of creating a safe and secure environment, protecting colleagues, customers, property, people and assets through exemplary security operations.
We are looking for someone who can lead day-to-day security operations to ensure service delivery meets and exceeds both client and ISS expectations.
The Role
Plan and direct daily security operations, ensuring compliance with BS 7499 and local operating procedures
Always ensure the safety of the site and everyone on it
Monitor performance, identify underperformance, and take corrective action, reporting appropriately to management
Stay vigilant and identify suspicious activity, preventing unauthorised access
Maintain full awareness of daily site activity and events
Resolve operational problems within your assigned area
Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with customers, colleagues, and suppliers
Adhere to all Health & Safety procedures and report any breaches promptly
About You
Previous security experience
A valid front-line SIA licence (Security Guarding, Door Supervision, or Close Protection)
Knowledge and experience of security systems and related technology
Strong leadership and people management skills
Ability to challenge, coach, motivate and train staff to achieve positive results
Excellent attention to detail with a consistent and professional approach
Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger, #aplacetobeyou,
#facilitiesmanagement
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team.
Contract: Banking
Location: Dalkeith, EH22 3NL
Hours of work: 42
Working Pattern: 18:00 - 06:00, 4 on / 4 off, nights only
Contract Type: Permanent
Hourly Rate: £14.29
We are seeking a Security Supervisor who is passionate about safety and delivering a great customer experience.
As a Security Supervisor with ISS, you will be at the forefront of creating a safe and secure environment, protecting colleagues, customers, property, people and assets through exemplary security operations.
We are looking for someone who can lead day-to-day security operations to ensure service delivery meets and exceeds both client and ISS expectations.
The Role
Plan and direct daily security operations, ensuring compliance with BS 7499 and local operating procedures
Always ensure the safety of the site and everyone on it
Monitor performance, identify underperformance, and take corrective action, reporting appropriately to management
Stay vigilant and identify suspicious activity, preventing unauthorised access
Maintain full awareness of daily site activity and events
Resolve operational problems within your assigned area
Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with customers, colleagues, and suppliers
Adhere to all Health & Safety procedures and report any breaches promptly
About You
Previous security experience
A valid front-line SIA licence (Security Guarding, Door Supervision, or Close Protection)
Knowledge and experience of security systems and related technology
Strong leadership and people management skills
Ability to challenge, coach, motivate and train staff to achieve positive results
Excellent attention to detail with a consistent and professional approach
Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger, #aplacetobeyou,
#facilitiesmanagement
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team.
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.