Security Supervisor Nights

Permanent Full-Time Role
Location: Bedford
Hours: 4 on, 4 off
Pay:£20.00 per hour

Join Our Team as a Security Supervisor Nights:

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Nightshift Security Supervisor to lead site security operations on a large-scale construction project. This role is responsible for overseeing all nightshift security activities, ensuring site safety, managing access control, and maintaining full compliance with security and health & safety requirements. The successful candidate will supervise security personnel, manage site access and visitor processes, and utilise technology-led systems to maintain a secure and efficient operation during night hours.

About the Role:

As a Security Supervisor Nights, you will be responsible for:

• Supervise and coordinate all nightshift security personnel on site.
• Allocate duties, monitor performance, and ensure high standards of conduct and professionalism.
• Oversee and manage all contractor and staff access and egress during night operations.
• Manage the handling and processing of all site visitors, late arrivals, and inducted personnel during nightshift.
• Ensure effective use of all technology-led systems, including access control, CCTV, and digital sign-in platforms.
• Monitor CCTV and security alerts, ensuring timely response to incidents.
• Ensure the protection of site assets, materials, and equipment from theft or damage.
• Respond to alarms, incidents, or emergencies in a calm and effective manner.
• Liaise with emergency services, site management, and stakeholders when required.

Why Join Us?

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days
• Lifestyle Benefits – Mortgage and financial advice, vouchers for various shopping outlets and food stores, employee referral scheme. 
• Learning & Development – we actively encourage progression and offer various eLearning courses, progression, training whilst on site, apprenticeships, and in-house training courses.  
• Health and Wellbeing – Life assurance scheme, access to mental health support specialists
• Access to an Online GP for you and your dependents. 
• Financial support 
• Discounts on hundreds of retail sites
• Progression opportunities – many of our team go on to senior and site management roles
• A welcoming, respectful team culture
• Cycle to Work scheme

What we are looking for:

Essential

• Proven experience in a security supervisory role, ideally within construction or logistics environments
• Strong working knowledge of access control, CCTV systems, and digital reporting tools.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure and manage incidents effectively.
• Deliver excellent customer service
• Demonstrate reliability including the ability to deliver high standards of both punctuality and attendance in order to ensure team effectiveness and availability
• Able to demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team

• Desirable
• Experience on large-scale or high-risk construction projects.
• CSCS card or knowledge of construction site safety protocols.
• Experience managing nightshift or out-of-hours operations.  

Interested? Apply now and secure your future with us! 
Please be aware that, on occasion, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of strong applications

Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis. For information about Wilson James' commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, https://wilsonjames.co.uk/sustainability 
Wilson James have been raising standards in security, construction logistics, aviation services, and technology for over 30 years. With 5,000 employees and a presence across over 300 client sites all over the UK, we are dedicated to delivering tailored solutions and top-tier customer service. As a leading managed service provider, we prioritise safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Joining Wilson James offers the excitement of working with diverse, vibrant clients, making for a dynamic and engaging workplace.   

Internal Applicants
At Wilson James, we support career growth and offer internal mobility to help employees explore new roles and advance within the company. Committed to promoting from within, we provide clear career pathways and continuous skill development. Unlock your potential by applying for exciting internal opportunities and new challenge. If you are currently employed under TUPE terms and conditions, please note that successful appointment to this role will be on Wilson James standard terms and conditions.