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Security Assistant

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
11/03/2025
Advert End Date:
23/03/2025 22:59
Salary:
£24,404 - £24,790 per annum
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Security
Vacancy ID:
277299
Employment Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne
Post Number:
OPS1902
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
23 Mar
Further Information
An opportunity is available for a suitable individual to work as a Security Assistant within the Facility Services & Civic Management Division of the City, Operations, Neighbourhoods and Regulatory Services Directorate as a Security Assistant based at the Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne.
We are offering a full time permanent position working 37 hours per week on a 4 week alternating shift pattern, some additional weekend work may be required.
You should be reliable, punctual and have a strong commitment to delivering high standards of customer service and able to pay particular attention to detail. You will be working in a busy environment, undertaking multiple tasks and dealing with clients, customers and members of the public.
 
Your main responsibilities will include providing the first point of contact to visitors and employees, face to face and to phone callers. Receiving deliveries and arranging collection or delivering, patrolling the building and escorting visitors around the building where necessary. Driving to carry out the scheduled collections/ deliveries of post and parcels for the courier’s service. Ensuring pool vehicles are prepared,charged/refuelled and cleaned for use.
 
It is essential that applicants hold a full UK Driving Licence and have a good telephone manner. Knowledge of the services that the City Council offers, and good driving knowledge of the Newcastle upon Tyne area would be an advantage, although not essential as training will be given.
 
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their skills against the essential and desirable criteria within the person specification. 

For more information about this job contact Victoria Milestone, Service Manager Civic Facilities at Victoria.milestone@newcastle.gov.uk.

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