Gatehouse Security In Sheffield

Pay: £13.18 per hour
Hours: Average 42 hours per week

Britsafe is a well-established, Yorkshire-based security provider with over 33 years’ experience delivering high-end security solutions to our clients. We are currently recruiting for a professional and reliable Security Officer to join our team at a busy, multi-manned gatehouse.

The Role

You will be working as part of a team in a fast-paced gatehouse environment, responsible for maintaining the safety and security of the site.

Duties include:

  • Controlling access and egress of vehicles and visitors
  • Monitoring CCTV systems
  • Conducting regular patrols across a large site (using a company vehicle)
  • Completing reports and maintaining accurate records
  • Supporting your team to deliver a consistently high standard of service

Shift Pattern

  • 4 on / 4 off rotation
  • 4 days (06:00–18:00), 4 off, 4 nights (18:00–06:00), 4 off
  • Includes weekend working (you will be off-duty for approximately half of all weekends)

Competitive hourly rate of £13.18

Average 42 hours per week

Access to our employee portal – allowing you to:

Track holiday requests

Check pay in advance to ensure complete accuracy


A full UK driving licence is essential (due to vehicle patrols in our client’s provided patrol car)

Comfortable using computers for reporting and access control systems

Professional, reliable, and committed to delivering excellent service

Able to work days, nights, and weekends as part of a rota

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