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Rotating Security Supervisor TB

Bury

Head Office
September 10, 2026

Responsible To:

Profit and Asset Protection Manager

Department:

Profit and Asset Protection

Location:

Kingsway Distribution Centre

Hours:

4 on 4 off (rotating 2 days / 2 nights)

Salary & Benefits:

Competitive/night shift premium/staff discount

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Take full ownership of the security operation during the shift making sure the team are deployed effectively and all posts are covered
  • Brief the team at the start of each shift providing clear communication of all tasks, priorities and relevant updates
  • Monitor task completion throughout the shift making sure all activity is carried out in line with Standard Operating Procedures
  • Enforce task rotation to support team development and maintain operational awareness across the department
  • Remain active and visible on site, this is not a supervisory role conducted from an office
  • Identify capable officers and delegate administrative tasks to them, making sure all records are completed accurately and in confidence
  • Conduct regular one-to-one meetings with officers, documenting outcomes and any agreed actions
  • Identify and address gaps in individual performance in a timely and constructive manner
  • Support officer development by recognising strengths and providing clear direction where improvement is needed
  • Address first level conduct and performance concerns promptly and fairly at the appropriate level, documenting fairly and appropriately
  • Escalate matters beyond a warning or counselling to the Assistant Security Manager
  • Carry out initial investigations into security incidents, conduct matters and policy breaches, gathering evidence and speaking to relevant parties
  • Complete incident reports accurately and in a timely manner making sure all required information is captured
  • Enforce the site security policy consistently, challenging non-compliance and taking appropriate action
  • Where an investigation has the potential to result in a formal outcome beyond counselling, compile all evidence and hand off to the Assistant Security Manager for progression
  • Maintain the highest confidentiality at all times throughout the investigation process
  • Make sure the site remains safe, secure and compliant throughout the shift, capturing all key information within the shift handover
  • Respond to and manage incidents during the shift, escalating to the Assistant Security Manager or Site Security Manager as appropriate
  • Make sure the team conducting searches, patrols, managing security equipment such as CCTV and access control, in line with the SOPs
  • Report any risks, hazards or concerns promptly and accurately
  • Overseeing management of visitor/contractor/staff processes ensuring all are booked in/out in line with policies/procedures
  • Oversee gatehouse processes ensuring supplier vehicles are booked in/out, and checking all vehicles are security sealed on arrival and departure

 

Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed:

  • Proven experience in a security officer role with supervisory experience or a strong readiness to step into supervision
  • Confident, hands on leadership style, comfortable managing a team on the ground
  • Strong people management skills with the ability to have direct and constructive conversations about performance
  • Experience or understanding of first level HR processes including return to works and absence management
  • Ability to carry out thorough, fair and objective investigations and produce clear written records
  • Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to make sure admin is completed to a high standard
  • Professional, calm and decisive
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • SIA Licensing is advantageous however not essential
  • Experience in a distribution, logistics or corporate security environment
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft packages such as emails, excel and word