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Neighbourhood Services Security Operative

Published by East Renfrewshire Council
Ref: ERN06629 Published date: 07/10/2026 Closing date: 25/10/2026
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Location:

Thornliebank Depot, Thornliebank

Salary:
£27,240.00 - £27,529.00
Contract type:
Permanent
Position type:
Full Time
Hours:
37 hours
Categories:

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You will provide gate area security during office hours and assist in ensuring parking arrangements, depot cleanliness and maintenance of premises is effective.

The main duties of the post include dealing with visitors and contractors to the depot and assisting supervisory staff in ensuring site rules are complied with. You will also undertake routine depot cleaning duties and assist in the operation of the weekly fire test.

It is essential that you have experience of working outdoors in all weather conditions and have the ability to lift and carry bulky materials in a safe manner.

This post is subject to a Level 1 Disclosure Check.

For details of our employment policies and terms and conditions, please visit our Council Careers page https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/careers

East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15-year Community Planning Partnership vision called ‘A Place to Grow’.  Please follow this link https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/placetogrow to watch a video and read our full plan which sets out our shared hopes and aspirations between now and 2040 so that East Renfrewshire is a place where everyone can flourish, thrive and grow.

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences.  Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

Please note – East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

References – during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer.  It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees.  Please note only work email addresses for referees will be accepted.  Please contact hrdirect@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk with any questions.

Employability Support – Work East Ren – For further support on completing job applications, East Renfrewshire residents can access free support from our employability team Work East Ren.  They can also provide general support with other employability matters.  Please contact Work East Ren on 0141 577 8438, email worker@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk or visit the website https://www.workeastren.co.uk/

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Location

Thornliebank Depot, Thornliebank


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