About the Role
Excited by the thought of working as part of a dynamic, multi disciplined, operational security team within the nuclear industry? Interested in enabling real action to help Britain achieve net zero? Joining us as an Operational Shift Security Guard might be the career for you!
The Opportunity
We have a vacancy for a Security Guard working on site on a shift rota (working days and nights).
We are seeking a dedicated, proactive and vigilant Shift Security Guard to support the delivery of high security standards on our nuclear power station site in Heysham. This role is critical in maintaining the integrity of the site security plan and ensuring compliance with Site Licence arrangements.
Pay, benefits and culture
The salary range associated with this role is between £35,059 to £45,641. The starting salary on appointment will be £35,059.
We also offer an attractive pension scheme along with some great company benefits. This is a full-time, permanent position based on-site at Heysham 2 Power Station. We also offer an attractive pension scheme along with some great company benefits. We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to travel season ticket loans.
Here at EDF UK, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.
We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.
We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.
What you’ll be doing
Key responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the secure entry and exit of personnel and vehicles, ensuring compliance with site access protocols
- Conduct regular patrols and inspections across the site, including searching of individuals and vehicles in line with security procedures
- Act as the first point of contact for visitors, providing a professional and customer-focused service
- Work collaboratively as part of a supportive and effective team, contributing to the overall safety and security of the site
- Respond to incidents and emergencies in line with established procedures
- Collaborate with site personnel and CNC to uphold safety and security standards
Who you are
The successful candidate will be able to respond with tact and discretion, demonstrating a clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality. They will also possess the ability to produce detailed, accurate, and meaningful verbal and written reports on both specific and routine incidents.
Candidates should have a proven track record of being proactive and working collaboratively within a supportive and high-performing team environment. Applicants must demonstrate a flexible approach to work duties and cover arrangements, along with a clear understanding of the importance of maintaining high security standards while keeping business needs in focus.
As a minimum, applicants will be educated to GCSE/national qualification standards (or equivalent). Candidates with these qualifications that include “c” and above grade passes in English and Mathematics will have an advantage.
To comply with the Emergency Scheme arrangements, staff should live within 25 miles (30 minutes) of Heysham 2 Power Station.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 19 October 2025
To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Clearance (SC) which will, ordinarily, require you to have British residency for the last 5 years.
#DestinationNuclear
#EDFJobs
Success is personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and we'll help Britain achieve Net Zero together.
