Retail Security Officer

Retail Security Officer Taunton £14.80 - £16.20 per hour Various shifts (early, mid and late) SG / DS SIA licence required Job Ref: 1TSSG (T1) Looking for a role where you're trusted to keep people safe and every shift…

Pay rate £14.80 – £16.20/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 25 August 2026

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Retail Security Officer
Taunton
£14.80 - £16.20 per hour
Various shifts (early, mid and late)
SG / DS SIA licence required
Job Ref: 1TSSG (T1)

Looking for a role where you're trusted to keep people safe and every shift has purpose?

We're looking for Retail Security Officers to join a busy retail environment in Taunton. This is a role where you'll play an important part in keeping customers, colleagues and visitors safe, while being part of a supportive team.

If you're confident, professional and enjoy working with people, this could be a great fit for you.

Pay and Shift Details
- £14.80 - £16.20 per hour (site-based rates may vary)
- Various shifts available - Role 1: Wednesday/Thursday 15:00-00:00, Friday/Saturday 12:00-22:00 (Total 34 hours). Role 2: Friday & Saturday 13:00-23:00 (Total 18 hours), plus relief work.
- Weekend availability required

What You'll Be Doing

- Providing a visible security presence on site
- Helping keep customers, colleagues and visitors safe
- Supporting loss prevention across the store
- Monitoring and reporting incidents using digital systems
- Responding calmly and professionally to any issues
- Following site procedures, including fire and evacuation processes
- Keeping the security area clean and organised
- Delivering a friendly and professional service every shift
- Carrying out searches in line with site requirements

What We're Looking For

You'll fit right in if you:
- Enjoy working with people and building trust
- Communicate clearly and confidently
- Stay calm under pressure
- Take pride in doing your job properly
- Work well as part of a team
- Are comfortable using digital systems and devices

You'll need to:
- Be flexible and able to work weekends

Previous experience is helpful, but your attitude and professionalism are what really matter.

What's In It for You?

- 5.6 weeks holiday per year
- Workplace pension scheme
- Ongoing training and development
- Career progression opportunities
- Life assurance benefit
- Contributory healthcare scheme
- Eyecare vouchers
- Employee discount schemes
- Refer a friend scheme
- Free uniform provided

At Staffline, we believe good work is about feeling supported, valued and trusted to make a difference. That's why we work with partners who invest in their people and create opportunities to build rewarding careers.

Important Information
- Staffline is working in partnership with TSS to recruit security roles
- TSS is a Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating an inclusive workplace
- Staffline does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process
- Job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but details may change

About Staffline

Staffline are working in Partnership with TSS, providing a recruitment solution for security roles.

Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change.

This job advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline

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