Website Serco
Security Guard – SGS Oakhanger
Location: SGS Oakhanger, Bordon, Hampshire GU35 9JA
Salary: £28,832.74 per annum plus 12% flexibility allowance (£3,459.93) and excellent benefits
Schedule: Full time, 43 hours per week – shift pattern of 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off – Applicants should be willing to work flexible hours as required and will be onsite
Ready to impact a better future?
As a Security Guard in our Skynet contract team, you’ll play a vital role in protecting critical infrastructure that supports secure communications for the UK Government and Armed Forces. Your work will help ensure safety, security, and continuity in an environment where reliability matters most.
In this role, you’ll be part of a trusted team delivering high standards of security while supporting a mission that has a real impact on national operations. Every shift offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to grow your career in a supportive environment where your contribution is valued.
What you’ll do as a Security Guard
You’ll be entrusted to:
Act as the first line of defence in support of the site mission
Carry out patrols and escort duties across the site
Conduct vehicle and baggage searches
Issue and receive keys and maintain accurate records
Monitor CCTV, intrusion detection systems and entry control systems
Process visitors and maintain secure site access
Complete detailed reports and maintain clear documentation
Liaise with other security personnel and external agencies
Support ongoing training and development activities
Does this sound like you?
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:
A full UK driving licence (manual)
Hold a valid UK Passport
The ability to achieve Security Check (SC) clearance
Strong attention to detail and excellent timekeeping
Good customer service and communication skills
Experience using Microsoft Office applications
What we offer
Holidays: Competitive holiday package
Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime Healthline, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
Vetting and checks:
This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you may need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.
Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.