Senior Security Supervisor
| Company: | Staffline |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.73 to £14.73 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | SR5 3NS |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 11 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Oct 2026 |
Summary
We are currently recruiting for a
Senior Security Supervisor to work on an established site in
Sunderland.
This exciting opportunity will allow you to work on a busy automotive manufacturing site, with a high standard of security needing to be met at all times. If you are in the security industry or are looking for a career change, then this would be perfect for you! We will offer on-site training, as well as career development.
Contract Information:
Pay Rate: £14.73 per hour
Hours: 05.00 - 17.00 days - 17.00-05.00 nights
Shift Pattern: Rotating
Applicants must have a UK manual driving licence.
Your Time at Work
As a Senior Security Supervisor at G4S:
- Ensuring all required shifts are covered.
- 100% compliance with documentation & audit standards.
- Completion/Coordination of direct reports' training.
- Management of Staff Welfare.
- Incident Management Response and Closure.
- H&S Reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- To assist in the control of all security operations in compliance with all statutory, Company and contractual requirements.
- Work in partnership with G4S Management, ensuring that the correct procedures are implemented and followed at all times.
- Visit all Security Positions and Key Points throughout the shift.
- Responsible for ensuring that the out of hours escalation process is implemented in the event of emergencies.
- Report instances of property at risk of being lost, stolen, damaged and vandalised.
- Carry out routine tests of security equipment as directed by Operations Manager.
- To adopt a 'hands on' approach by carrying out the regular duties as conducted by the Security Officers.
Site Manning
- Arrange standby and replacement SOs when required from within the team.
- Liaise, when necessary, with other sites for support with cover.
Staff Supervision
- Provide motivation, encouragement, coaching and development to staff.
- Monitor and control staff performance, attendance, and punctuality.
- Maintain consistent disciplinary standards, ensuring the correct procedures are followed and all records are maintained.
- Conduct return to work interviews with employees following absences in line with company policy.
- Support with procedural change & adoption/Integration of new technologies/systems.
- Security team welfare - Care Visits and appraisals
Health and Safety
- Record and report to Security Operations Managers all faults, health and safety hazards and unsafe working practices.
- Enforce health and safety procedures.
- Ensure Health and Safety issues are managed and reported in line with company policy.
Fire and Emergencies
- Ensure that all emergency procedures are understood by all staff and always adhered to.
- Understand and be able to carry out the role required in emergency situations.
- Ensure emergency escape routes are kept free from obstruction.
- Investigate cause of Fire Alarm activation.
- Undertake fire prevention patrols.
Training
- Ensure contractual training is completed and recorded.
- Identify subsequent training needs and ensure employees are trained to the required standard.
- Induct all new personnel to the workplace and review with Operations Manager.
- Training and Development - Including site compliance training, regular testing team's knowledge and competence
Our Perfect Worker
- Good communication skills both verbal and written
- Knowledge of Microsoft packages
- Punctual and reliable
- Physically fit
Key Information and Benefits
- 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays - subject to shift pattern and accrual)
- Workplace pension scheme
- Life assurance benefit
- Contributory Healthcare Scheme
- Eyecare vouchers
- Employee Discount Schemes
- Progression, training & development opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme
- Free uniform provided
Job Ref:
1G4S (G78)
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About Staffline
Staffline are working in Partnership with G4S, providing a recruitment solution for security roles.
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