Security Receptionist

EQUANS are recruiting for a Security Receptionist to be based in Becket House, SE1 7EU. This is a permanent full time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a salary of £30,847.79 per annum and benefits package.

Shift Pattern: 

Monday – Friday 0700-1600 or 0800 – 1700 

What will you deliver?

• Greet visitors in a professional courteous and friendly manner, and stand up to meet and greet and ensure all related queries are dealt with in a professional manner
• Ensure the Reception Lobby area is kept clean and tidy at all times and contact the cleaning team if support is required, ensure a ‘don’t walk by’ mentality is observed at all times
• To answer the telephone in the agreed standard and follow the telephone technique standard when talking on the phone
• Ensure all requests for support such as photocopying, printing or sending emails are actioned promptly and efficiently
• To support the Reception Supervisor in producing any reports that are required for the business or client
• At all times abide by any reasonable instructions from your supervisor or the Security Solutions Management Team
• Ensure all requests for building access from different tenants are communicated accordingly to your supervisor
• Collaborate with other security officers for effective protection and coverage
• Patrol property on foot, securing personnel, assets, buildings, gates, and fence perimeter are secure 
• Guard access points, permitting or refusing entry, restraining trespassers, and direct heavy traffic during start and end of business hours
• Ensure a safe environment through a team effort of diligent active patrol, strict access control, monitoring, and equipment control
• Complete daily reports, including relevant information, observations
• SIA frontline license required 

Essential Requirements:

• You will be required to pass through a range of referencing and vetting checks.
• You must have lived in the UK for at least 5 years with a 5-year work history unless you have been in education.
• A background, qualification, or interest in the delivery of site security and/or customer service will be an advantage.
• Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. 
• Possess a valid  Frontline SIA License.

What can we offer you?

• Generous holiday allowance.
• Company share scheme.
• 2 paid volunteering days a year.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loan.
• Employee assistance programme.

Who are we looking for?

• Knowledge of the Business
• Attentiveness, Multi-tasking, 
• Good Communication skills
• Services Knowledge, Helpfulness, Organisation, 
• Customer and Security Skills
• Strong IT skills with working experience of Outlook, Word and Excel
• Knowledge with Reception systems as Bluepoint or any other similar
• 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
• DS SIA Licence

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.  

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a business priority, we know we have work to do, and we are accelerating our commitment to become a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We currently have six employee led networks, who work closely with our DE&I team to influence policy, promote awareness, and deliver cultural event.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. 

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including accessibility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Women Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.