Security Operative

Job summary

Security Operative, Facilities Directorate Band 2 - 37.5 hours per week

WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK DAYS AND NIGHTS

Stockport NHS Foundation Trusts, Stepping Hill Hospital are holding a job fair on Wednesday 22 October 2025 for opportunities within the estates and facilities team.

We are looking to fill a variety of positions including Security Operative.

The open day will take place between 4-7pm in Stockport NHS Foundation Trusts, Stepping Hill Hospital

During the recruitment event open day, you will have the opportunity to meet staff representing our estates and facilities team and ask questions about the positions available.

Please ensure all applications are filled in with full detail, or the application may be rejected.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

This can be a demanding role that is as rewarding as it is challenging.

Working 37.5 hours on an internal rotation, covering night and days, your duties will consist of:

Responding to Security incidents where you will be required to attend and assist in the Security request.

To attend to notifications of intruder alarm activations, responding accordingly.

Internal and external Security Patrols.

Front of House duties, to include greeting visitors to the hospital.

Car Park Patrols to ensure vehicles are parked in accordance with the Trusts Car Parking Policy.

An ideal candidate will have worked in a similar security role or within a healthcare environment previously. As this is a public facing service we are seeking individuals who enjoy customer interaction and have the ability to react to a changing and sometimes challenging environment.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice