Area Relief Security Officer (North) - HPC
Posted on January 19th, 2026
Great opportunity to work as an Area Relief Security Officer across a range of sites on our prestigious contract at Hinkley Point C.
Locations: Avonmouth Docks, Brockworth, Junction 21 - may require occasional travel to the main Hinkley Point C Construction Site and other Associated Developments
Hours: Average 42 hours per week, based on a 12 hour shift pattern rotating through days, nights and weekends
Pay rate: £16.28 per hour
Your Time at Work
Area Relief Security Officers play a key role in the protection of our Client's premises, assets, personnel and visitors, which are the key priorities of G4S. They are required to project a security presence which is both commanding and authoritative whilst remaining calm and professional at all times.
Area Relief Security Officers fulfil various roles as tasked by their supervisors and as such are high profile enablers to the site and a key representative of G4S and the Hinkley Point C project. Area Relief Security Officers will cover multiple sites from Gloucester, Avonmouth and Junction 21 (M5). Duties are to be conducted with Health & Safety at the forefront of any task and in full compliance with the Assignment Instructions and Site Guidance Procedures.
The performance of our highly trained Enhanced Security Officers must meet or exceed the expectations of G4S and our Client.
Key Responsibilities:
- This is a full time, permanent role with guaranteed hours working across the Hinkley Point C Security estate, providing surge requirement, absence and holiday cover
- Comply with all Health & Safety procedures as set by our Client and G4S
- Deploy on task as set by the supervisor
- Conduct duties at the Site Main Entry Point
- Carry out search procedures on vehicles and personnel
- Conduct high visibility patrols (foot & mobile)
- Operate Proof of Presence
- Respond to security incidents and assist in the coordination of follow up activities
- Produce incident reports
- Liaise with Emergency services
- Operate, maintain equipment and report equipment failures/faults
- Deliver the highest standards of customer and employee care
Our Perfect Worker
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Teamwork
- Adaptable and flexible
- Customer-focused
Specific Occupational Requirements:
- A current valid Security Industry Authority (SIA) Licence
- Ability to pass and hold National Security Clearance Vetting
- Full UK Driving License (manual) is mandatory
- Able to produce a five year verifiable work history
Educational Requirements/Qualifications:
- A basic standard of education in Maths, English and IT
Preferred Experience:
- A security professional with prior experience gained in a corporate, Critical National Infrastructure, Police or Military environment
- Understanding of H&S requirements
Personal Qualities:
- Highest levels of integrity, respectfulness and professionalism required at all times
- Open, trusting and in the spirit of mutual support, especially when dealing with conflicts of
interests
- An engaging and proactive 'can do' attitude where successes and failures are shared
- Doing what we say we are going to do and only committing to what can be done
- Listen and communicate effectively
- Ability to plan ahead as far as possible and share intelligence to prevent surprises
Key Information and Benefits
- Permanent Contract
- 308 hours annual leave per annum (inclusive of bank holiday entitlement)
- G4S National Pension Scheme
- Dell, Vodafone and O2 discounts
- Perks at Work (national discount scheme)
- Aviva car, home and travel insurance discount
- Health Saturday Fund (health cash plan for you and your family)
Job Ref: G595
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