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Head Guard

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

We currently have a permanent opportunity for a Head Guard to join our team in Willand, Devon.

  • The hours of work are Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm
  • The rate of pay is £12.60 per hour 

Main Responsibility

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Managing the delivery of operational site security 
  • Leading a small team of Guard house operatives in the delivery of a first-class security service
  • Conducting and monitoring staff appraisals and encourage further development
  • Staff training and development 
  • Rota management 
  • Implementation of policies, SOP's, emergency preparedness etc
  • Incident management and response 
  • Safeguarding of various assets to include people, buildings and information 
  • Assisting with long-term strategic planning of the security function 
  • Overseeing the operation of security systems 
  • Cross functional working with the Property and Facilities teams
  • Conducting risk assessments and assist Senior Management in threat analysis across estate

Full training will be given for all aspects of the role

The Ideal Candidate

As our ideal Head Guard you will have:

  • Experience of managing the delivery of operational security 
  • A passion for service excellence 
  • Experience of implementing security strategy and policy - SOP's etc
  • Experience of positively engaging and influencing senior stakeholders
  • A full driving license 

You'll be a a people manager with experience leading teams of 8+

Ideally you will hold a SIA license 

Previous experience in a similar role would be a bonus!

Package Description

  • Immediate starts within a few days
  • Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount platform available via an app offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, M&S and Tesco
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Wellbeing and occupational health support on site
  • £150 refer a friend scheme
  • Fantastic development opportunities available for promotion and career development
  • In-house training that includes L2 and L1 Health and Safety Certification
  • Opportunities for overtime at a premium rate
  • Canteen with hot, affordable food
  • Trade Union
  • Free Off Street parking
  • Employee of the month rewards
  • Seasonal Events

About the Company

UK Poultry represents more than half of 2 Sisters’ business by sales. The division employs over 8,500 people working in a chilled environment to process poultry products which are then marketed to consumers via major retailers. Our colleagues work across ten primary sites across the UK, where chickens are transported from nearby farms for processing and at our cutting sites prepared for portioning, deboning, and filleting. UK Poultry predominantly produces private-label products for major retailers. We know our proficiency is in processing, so we work with experts in other fields such as: hatching, farming, animal husbandry and transport to ensure that our supply chain is as effective and efficient as possible.

2 Sisters Food Group

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