Overview
Multiskilled Operative – Kent & London – England
Are you technically minded, customer-focused, and looking to play a key role in keeping people and property safe?
Ward Security is looking for a proactive Multiskilled Operative to join our growing team, supporting the installation, maintenance, and operation of our temporary security solutions across client sites.
Role: Multiskilled Operative
Pay Rate: £32,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday – 37.5 hours a week
Location: Covering Medway, Kent, London and surrounding areas
Role Requirements: Full UK Manual driving licence
What benefits we offer via our ReWard membership:
- Discounted gym membership
- Retail vouchers
- Restaurant and Supermarket vouches
- Cinema tickets
- 24/7 free Employee Assistance Programme
Other benefits include:
- SIA Licensing savings scheme
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Pension and Life Assurance programme
The Role
You will be responsible for the installation, removal, maintenance, and ongoing management of Temporary Video Verification Systems, Mobile CCTV Towers, Bluetooth Lockboxes, and Padlocks. You’ll ensure all systems are operational, compliant, and maintained in line with client requirements and maintenance schedules.
Working closely with our National Operations Centre, management teams, and external partners, you’ll play a vital role in delivering a professional, reliable, and customer focused service while ensuring the smooth operation of our monitoring software and deployed systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, remove, and maintain security systems in line with company and client requirements
- Manage your own workload and maintenance schedules, including efficient route planning
- Carry out site surveys to assess system suitability and deployment viability
- Maintain accurate records and complete reports for all site visits in the relevant systems
- Monitor, manage, and account for all related stock and equipment
- Liaise closely with the National Operations Centre and operational management to ensure service excellence
- Ensure all work is carried out safely, following approved safe systems of work
- Adhere to all Ward Security compliance, operating procedures, and policies
- Undertake any additional duties required to support service delivery
- Fully support the Company Environmental Policy by complying with procedures, minimising environmental impact, and maintaining high standards of housekeeping
What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Professional, and customer-focused approach
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent problem-solving skills and calm under pressure
- Good working knowledge of operating systems and software applications
- Strong organisational, time management, and administration skills
- Good spoken and written English
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Previous customer service experience
Desirable:
- Experience in the security industry
- Knowledge of Quality Management systems, British Standards, and Health & Safety
Who We Are:
Ward Security provides security services solutions to a range of UK businesses. Security services include: CCTV security systems, property management, guard dog security, key holding services, security guard patrol services, response alarm systems and more. With over 1500+ of our amazing people operating nationally.
We seek the best talent to uphold our vision “We look after our people; our people look after our clients. We aim to retain and attract the very best of both”.
Why Work For Us?
Apart from joining our friendly team we offer Uniform, SIA Licensing savings scheme, Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice scheme, Pension and Life Assurance benefits.
We strongly believe in growing our own talent, and we provide opportunities through our in-house Training Academy, our Leadership Development Programme, online eLearning and development programmes for a career path.
To support the wellbeing of our people we have an in-house Mental Health Team, Wellbeing Platform, an inclusive culture recognised in our Diversity Champion & International Inclusion Awards. We uphold our wellbeing as a MIND Workplace Wellbeing Silver Award holder. We offer Reward membership to all employees, which includes retail discounts, cinema tickets, gym membership, 24/7 free Employee Assistance Programme, and many other fantastic benefits.
At Ward Security, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every individual is valued. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to create an environment that promotes fairness, respect, and collaboration. We are dedicated to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals based on their qualifications, skills, and abilities. We embrace the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our team members, recognising that diversity enriches our organisation and contributes to our success.
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