Cover Security Officer
Company: ABM UK
Role summary
Cover Security Officer is a part-time role at ABM UK in Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-10-20. Salary: GBP 15 per hour. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Cover Security Officer
- Company
- ABM UK
- Location
- Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- part-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Salary
- GBP 15 per hour
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-20
If you’re looking for a steady, part-time role in a busy leisure environment, this is a great chance to join the security team at Bournemouth’s Bh2 Leisure Centre. It offers a consistent schedule with a competitive hourly rate and doesn't require a degree, making it an accessible way to build your experience in site protection.
Job description
LOCATION: BH2 Leisure Centre, Bournemouth
SHIFT PATTERN: 2 on 4 off, 21 hours per week (must be flexible to meet our requirements with reasonable notice for holiday and sickness cover)
PAY RATE: £14.51 per hour
Overview of Job Description:
An opportunity has arisen at the Legal & General owned Bh2 Leisure Centre in Bournemouth, for a Security Officer to join our team working for ABM on a one-year fixed term contract, with the option to roll on a further year. This contract includes days, late evenings, nights and some weekends. Opportunity for overtime and holiday cover.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Maintain a safe and secure environment for customers and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel.
Provide a security contact for customers and staff.
Provide excellent customer service.
Deter anti-social behaviour, theft and criminal activity.
Liaise with the Police and management when required.
Complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences and surveillance activities.
Deal with any difficult situations that arise in a safe and professional manner.
Always appear polished and professional and always adhere to the Bh2 centre/ABM uniform and grooming guidelines.
Key Skills and Experience Required:
SG or DS licence essential. CCTV required; training can be provided.
A full five-year checkable employment/ education history.
Experience in corporate/ retail security is desirable.
Experience in customer service is desirable.
Good organisational skills.
Excellent communication skills are required both written and verbal.
Computer skills to include basic knowledge of MS Office.
Valid First Aid at Work certificate required; training can be
Well presented, and high grooming standards.
Outgoing and friendly with a can-do attitude.
Reliable & punctual.
Reference ID: 21 Hour Contract, you will work 10.5 hour shifts.
Job Types: Part- Time, Fixed Term Contract.
Health and Safety Responsibilities:
Always follow Group and company policies and procedures.
Report any apparent deficiencies in systems of work or equipment provided that may result in failure of service delivery or risk to health and safety or the environment.
Use all work equipment and personal PPE properly and in accordance with training received.
Report any issues or training needs to your Line manager and /or via your divisional incident reporting system.
We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including:
24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
Get Fit Programme
Financial and legal support
Cycle to work scheme
Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:
Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers
Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work
Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis
For more information about ABM’s benefits, visit our
About ABM:
ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.
ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.
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ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.