
Cover Security Officer
- On-site
- West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
- £13.5 - £13.5 per hour
- Security
Job description
Cover Security Guard – Midlands (Birmingham, Wrexham, Derby, Desborough, Banbury)
12-Week Fixed-Term Assignment | £13.50/hr | Guaranteed 38 hrs/week
We’re looking for a dependable, SIA-licensed Security Guard to join our Midlands cover team for a 12-week contract. You’ll provide essential cover for holidays and sickness across a portfolio of client sites, ensuring seamless and professional security service delivery.
🔐 The Role
As a Cover Guard, you’ll rotate across various locations—stepping in wherever needed. This position suits an experienced, flexible security professional with a proactive attitude and excellent customer service skills.
Please note: You must be comfortable staying away from home when required. Hotel accommodation is provided for assignments more than 1.5 hours from your home address.
🕑 Hours & Pay
Guaranteed 40 hours/week, scheduled in advance
£13.50/hour (includes holiday pay)
🏨 Travel & Accommodation
Hotel stays fully covered when assigned to shifts more than 1.5 hours from your home
Mileage or transport reimbursed per company policy
📋 Requirements
Valid SIA Licence (Door Supervision or Security Guarding)
Full clean UK driving licence
Previous mobile relief or multi-site security experience preferred
Strong communication and customer service skills
Willingness to stay overnight away from home when covering remote sites
🛠 What We Offer
Auto-enrolled pension
Advance rota scheduling where practical, but you must also be available for short-notice taskings
Professional support from an experienced management team
Job requirements
This is a licensed role so applicants must have a valid SIA licence. Applicants without such a licence will be automatically rejected.
Clean Uk Driving Licence
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