Shared Service Yard Security Operative

Permanent
Location: Kings Cross, London
Hours: Full time, 4 on, 4 off various shift patterns
Pay: £15.02 per hour

Join Our Team as a Shared Service Yard Security Operative!

Step into a role where your presence truly matters. As a Shared Service Yard Security Operative, you'll join us providing security for one of the world's most inspiring global tech brands - a household name known for its inclusive culture, exceptional benefits, and genuine commitment to supporting people to thrive. This is an exciting moment to join, with the opportunity to help shape the future of security standards for a company that millions trust every day.

As the Service Yard Security Operative, you are the critical link ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the Service Yards at our major King's Cross mixed-use development. This hands-on role involves coordinating logistics, managing site access for a wide range of stakeholders, and maintaining security standards across a dynamic construction environment that operates adjacent to King's Cross Station and is gradually transforming into a high-profile campus for our client

Every day brings variety, connection, and the chance to work closely with a supportive team that values your judgement and encourages your growth. If you're looking for a role where your contribution is visible, valued, and part of something bigger, this is an incredible opportunity to join a company shaping the future.

About the Role:

As a Shared Service Yard Operative, you will be responsible for:

Access, Egress & Logistics Management

• Traffic Control: Act as the designated Traffic Marshal, managing and directing all vehicle and machinery movements within the Service Yards to ensure the safety of all personnel.
• Delivery Coordination: Ensure all deliveries are processed efficiently, including coordinating contractor sign-in/out via the Delivery Management System (DMS) once the CDC (Consolidated Distribution Center) is live.

Security & Compliance

• Security Presence: Maintain a highly visible and overt security presence to proactively deter criminal, dishonest, and hazardous activities.
• Incident Response: Monitor for suspicious behavior/packages, report incidents promptly, and administer initial remedial actions as per operational workflows.

Emergency Response & Safety

• Emergency Liaison: Serve as a key first responder to pre-planned or significant events. In emergencies, take immediate control of Service Yard management, liaising effectively with the SSC/Control Room, GSOC, and external emergency services (Police, Fire, Ambulance).
• Safety Compliance: Prioritize the safety of employees, contractors, and customers, ensuring appropriate PPE is used by all personnel while on duty.

Communication & Teamwork

• Stakeholder Liaison: Maintain continuous, clear communication with Hut Security, the Google Security Team, and occupier service teams, keeping them updated on critical operational aspects.
• Shift Management: Ensure a detailed handover is received, read, and understood at the start of every shift, and all instructions are complied with.

• 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 GPfor 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:

• Sensory Acuity: A highly detail-oriented approach is essential for effective traffic and security monitoring.
• Leadership: Demonstrated strong leadership qualities and the confidence to take command and manage the Service Yards independently during emergencies.
• Adaptability: Ability to operate effectively and address immediate needs within a fast-changing operational environment.
• Excellent Customer Service Skills: Experience working in a high-traffic, customer-facing environment and the ability to deal with a wide variety of customers and stakeholder.
• SIA - DS/SG
• Please note that, successful candidates will be required to undergo periodic vetting checks during their employment. This is not a full vetting process, but a routine credit and directorship check and  carried out every three years to ensure ongoing compliance with our security standards.
  
  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 
  
  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

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 challenges.