- Vacancy Reference:4141
- Contract Type:Full Time
- Temp or Perm:Permanent
- City:Birmingham
- Closing Date:10 October 2025
- Salary:£16.66
Senior Team Leader
Permanent
Location: Birmingham
Hours: 4 on, 4 off
Pay: £16.66 per hour
Join Our Team as a Security Team Leader!
Are you a vigilant and dedicated professional looking for a rewarding career in security? We are seeking a reliable and proactive Security Team Leader to help maintain a safe and secure environment for our staff, visitors, and assets. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring premises, conducting patrols, responding to incidents, and ensuring that security protocols are upheld at all times. If you have strong observational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to handle situations calmly and professionally, we would love to hear from you!
SSSO STLs play a vital role in ensuring that the officers on their team conduct mobile patrols, thereby ensuring the security and safety of High-Speed Rail 2 (HS2) sites across Phase 1 and Phase 2a, as well as the surrounding areas, as part of a security team.
STLs will play a vital role in ensuring that their Team Leaders are fully trained and supported to carry out their role.
The Team Leaders should work closely with the Area Manager and the WJ management team to ensure the smooth operation of the contract.
About the Role:
As a Security Team Leader! you will be responsible for:
- You are responsible for ensuring that all SWPRs are completed for the officers in your team.
- It is your responsibility to ensure that all team leaders have completed the SWPRs for their team in line with the new procedure.
- Arrangements need to be made to ensure that all team leaders have their SWPRs completed. If you are unable to complete these yourself, then you must reach out to the management team for support.
- In a team leader's absence, you must ensure that arrangements are in place for the SWPRs to be completed for that team. If you are unable to complete these yourself, then you must ensure that you reach out to the management team for support.
- In the event of long-term sickness absence, you must ensure that all welfare checks are completed and logged.
- You support the team leaders with the formal absence management process.
- Ensure that all reports of unsafe or careless driving are investigated and the outcome relayed to the management team
- Timegate is rotaloaded and updated as necessary.
- Ensure that the shifts for the following month have been allocated to ensure that there are no dropped shifts.
- Make sure the team leaders have added any new diary events, e.g., training, on Timegate
- STLs are to ensure that they have monthly check-ins with their TLs, if not face-to-face, then by email
- Why Join Us?
- Annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks
- 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
- Uniform and full induction provided
- Cycle to work scheme
What we are looking for:
- Deliver excellent customer service
- Basic IT Skills
- Demonstrate the ability to think and act quickly in emergencies or under pressure
- Have an ability to deliver succinct and clear verbal and written reports where necessary
- Maintain a high standard of personal presentation
- Demonstrate reliability, including the ability to deliver high standards of both punctuality and attendance to ensure team effectiveness and availability
- Demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team.
- Able to deal calmly and confidently with all demands from the public.
- Full Driving Licence
- 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