Candlelight Security - Edinburgh
Company: Mint People
Role summary
Candlelight Security - Edinburgh is a full-time role at Mint People in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-08-19. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Candlelight Security - Edinburgh
- Company
- Mint People
- Location
- Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-19
You’ll love this opportunity if you’re looking for a steady start in the security sector without needing a degree to get your foot in the door. It’s a great chance to build experience in a supportive environment while keeping your career path flexible and accessible.
Job description
Become Candlelight Security at Mint!
Location: Edinburgh
Dates: Roughly 4x shifts per month until March/ April 2027 (dates are TBC)
first confirmed date is 5th September 2026
Hours: Between 6-10 hours, including evenings and weekends.
Why Join Mint People?
✅ Weekly Pay – Get paid every Friday (with two weeks in hand).
✅ Competitive Pay Rates – Earn between £12.71-£18 per hour , depending on age and experience.
✅ Exciting Work Locations – Be part of top-tier festivals and events across the country.
✅ Career Progression – Opportunities to develop and grow within the hospitality industry.
About the role
We’re looking for professional, reliable Security Team Members to support the safe and smooth delivery of our Candlelight events.
You’ll help create a safe, welcoming environment for guests, performers and the wider event team, while responding calmly and confidently to any issues that arise.
What you’ll do 🧑💼
Monitor the venue and event spaces
Welcome guests while maintaining a safe environment
Manage access and respond to any security concerns
Support crowd management and guest flow
Monitor entrances, exits and restricted areas
Respond calmly and professionally to incidents
Work closely with the event team and venue staff
Complete any required security checks and reporting
What we’re looking for ☺️
You’ll be:
Professional, approachable and confident
Reliable, alert and responsible
Calm under pressure
A clear communicator
Comfortable working in a busy event environment
Available to work evenings and weekends
A valid SIA or PSA (Ireland) licence and previous event security experience are required.
Interested?
If you’re a people person who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.