Job Description

Overview of the role

To provide an effective security service to the Leeds Lexon site reducing the risk to stock, buildings and colleagues.


Please note that due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check before employment can commence. This includes both spent and unspent convictions, as well as information held by local police deemed as relevant to the role. Employment is conditional on satisfactory DBS clearance.


The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children.


Main Responsibilities
To control access to the premises preventing unauthorised intrusion to the premises by effective use of the access control systems, including CCTV, physical barrier and access control systems To patrol and man guard the site providing a presence and security culture to your site To maintain high standards of evidential records for presentation when required To assist the management team with internal investigations Collating and supplying accurate and up to date information and maintain search record. To be a point of contact for emergency services in the event of alarm activation/evacuations to assist the incident controllers as and when required in the event of an emergency Conduct using a handheld wand device all searches are generated via the in-house access control system or manual randomiser also required to conduct searches on vehicles both colleague, visitors and contractor vehicles were necessary Assist the management team to maintain compliance to health and safety Carry-out scheduled checks on the fire systems including pumphouse sprinkler and fire alarm systems and emergency lighting systems briefing the Security Manager

Key knowledge and skills required for the role:

Hold a valid SIA license Working knowledge of CCTV, intruder alarms and security equipment High attention to detail Working knowledge of Microsoft office applications Accuracy and ability to follow instructions The ability to work within a team environment to achieve team/department objectives Confident and professional telephone manner Effective written and verbal communication skills

The Ideal Candidate
Well are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. If you have any specific requirements, we'll do everything we can to support you. Whether it is to find a pharmacy that is accessible, or if it is a part time position you are looking for, we can help find the role that is right for you. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process, we will be happy to accommodate you.

Please be aware that due to the high number of applications we receive it may not be possible for us to provide an outcome to all applicants. If you are not contacted within 28 days of your submission unfortunately you will have been unsuccessful.


About The Company

For over 70 years, we've been looking after the health and wellbeing of communities across the UK. Well Pharmacy (part of Bestway Healthcare) is the second largest pharmacy chain in the UK with c.760 pharmacies and a team of around 7,000 colleagues based across our Community Pharmacies, Online Pharmacy, Healthcare Services Centre, Community Drivers, Bestway Medhub & Wardles team and our Support Centre team.


Our mission is to be here for the wellbeing of our patients and customers, to provide the best community pharmacy experience in the UK for everyone, for our patients, our customers, our people, and our NHS.


The pharmacy of the future will look very different from the one we know today. It will play a huge role in transforming primary healthcare and we will play a central role in bringing it to life.


We will use our clinical expertise and technological ambition to take advantage of the potential this future has to offer us. Making medicines, advice, services and care available in the places and spaces that people need and want it most.


We want to be a great business. To be recognised as delivering a community pharmacy experience that is the best there is. To do this we want our teams to feel proud about the positive impact they make, feel valued as part of a close-knit and expert community, and feel confident in their role in a business that is stable, innovative, and caring.

'Together we make a difference'

Package Description
Competitive package Excellent training & development opportunities Paid Holidays Workplace pension scheme Staff Discount * Travel Loans and more.....