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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.

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