Job Description

About the role
Are you highly observant, detail-oriented, and passionate about safety and security?
We're looking for a dedicated CCTV Operator to join our team in Derby. This is a vital role where you'll help protect people, property, and operations by monitoring surveillance systems and responding to incidents in real time.
What you'll be doing

• Monitoring multiple CCTV screens and alarm systems to detect suspicious activity.

• Analysing live and recorded footage to identify potential threats.

• Reporting incidents to security teams, law enforcement, and management.

• Maintaining and troubleshooting CCTV equipment.

• Ensuring compliance with data protection laws and privacy regulations.

• Supporting investigations and collaborating with emergency services.

• Keeping accurate logs and preparing detailed incident reports.

• Assisting with training and mentoring new team members.

Who we're looking for
Essential:

• A valid SIA Front Line Licence for CCTV operations.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a CCTV or security role.

• Strong technical skills in operating surveillance systems.

• Excellent attention to detail and observational skills.

• Basic IT skills for data entry and incident reporting.

Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...
About us
Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV's, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at:

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