Emergency response officer
17 days ago
Oxford
About the role Title – Emergency response officer Annual salary – £ 33,109.44 Location – Oxford Shift Timings – Full time, 40 hours per week, Days, Nights and weekends ( Overtime available) We’re recruiting motivated, professional individuals to join a specialist emergency response team at a major automotive manufacturing plant. This is a role for people who want to step beyond traditional guarding — where fast thinking, teamwork, and high‑level training come together to keep a large, high‑profile site safe. If you’re looking for a position where your skills grow, your responsibilities matter, and every shift brings something different, this could be the ideal next step. What You’ll Be Doing In this multi‑skilled position, you will play an essential part in maintaining safety across the site. Duties include: Providing a proactive and visible security presence Responding quickly to fire alarms, medical matters, and environmental incidents Supporting daily operations as part of a trained emergency response team Using and maintaining specialist equipment Completing patrols, searches, and accurate incident reports Ensuring the site meets all safety, security, and environmental requirements What We’re Looking For We want individuals who bring professionalism, reliability, and a readiness to learn. Essential: Full UK driving licence Valid SIA Front Line Licence (or willingness to gain one — funded training available) Ability to pass medical and fitness checks Confident communicator with a professional approach Able to work days, nights, weekends Able to pass vetting and random drug/alcohol tests Basic to intermediate IT skills Desirable: FREC 3 or equivalent first aid qualification Please note: Due to breathing apparatus requirements, staff must be clean‑shaven or maintain a tightly trimmed goatee style beared for safety compliance. Why Join This Team? Work at a well‑known automotive site with modern, dynamic operations Access high‑quality specialist training across multiple emergency disciplines Build recognised skills that open doors to advanced security, fire, or emergency response careers Be part of a professional team that values readiness, skill, and progression About our company At BardWood Support Services we are recruitment specialists, supporting the facilities industry in the UK since 2015. We recognize that PEOPLE are our most valued resource and as such we aim to ensure our employees are matched within the right role that suits them, with a view to help them progress