Security Guard in Dunbar

Job Description

Location: Torness Power Station, Dunbar, Scotland

Salary: £36,497 to £45,658 plus shift allowance

Ready to be the first line of security and professionalism at one of the UK's most important energy sites? Looking for a role where no two days are the same, where you'll help protect critical infrastructure while working as part of a dedicated team? At EDF, "Success is Personal" and you'll have the opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful contribution.

As a Security Guard at EDF, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the safety, security and operational integrity of Torness Power Station. Working within EDF's Security Department, you'll be trusted to manage site access, monitor security systems, respond to incidents and ensure compliance with nuclear industry standards. As part of a business supporting the journey towards An Electric Britain, your work will help protect the people, assets and infrastructure that power our low-carbon future.

This role is based at Torness Power Station and involves working on-site as part of a shift-working team, including shifts of up to 12 hours, with both day and night shifts. You'll work alongside experienced colleagues in a unique operational environment, gaining exposure to specialist security processes, emergency response activities and regulatory standards specific to the nuclear sector.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing effective control of access to site for personnel, contractors and visitors
• Conducting patrols of site boundaries, buildings and plant areas, reporting security concerns and irregularities
• Undertaking searches of people, bags and vehicles in accordance with regulatory and company requirements
• Monitoring and responding to alarms from physical security, access control and CCTV systems
• Responding to emergencies and supporting site emergency arrangements in line with established procedures and plans

Who You Are

We're looking for a Security Guard who can maintain high professional standards, work effectively within a close-knit operational team and confidently deal with challenging situations. Do you offer...

• Experience working within a security environment and following security protocols
• Knowledge and practical experience of CCTV operations
• A proven track record of managing challenging situations effectively
• The ability to work shifts of up to 12 hours across days and nights
• The ability to patrol day and night, including stairs, ladders and enclosed spaces
• A full UK driving licence
• The ability to obtain Security Check (SC) Vetting

Security Vetting

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 five years.

Pay, Benefits and Culture

The salary range associated with this role is £36,497 to £45,658 with an additional allowance of shift pay (up to a maximum of £12,204) in line with the appropriate salary point.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we're committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Join us and find your success at EDF!

Our Values: What You Can Expect When You Join Us

As you consider joining EDF Nuclear Operations, we want you to know what drives us. Our values are more than words, they shape how we work, how we grow, and how we support one another.

We move with agility, embracing change and responding quickly to new challenges and opportunities. This mindset keeps us innovative, adaptable, and ready to lead with proactive change.

We pursue excellence in everything we do. Whether it's delivering high-quality outcomes, collaborating across teams, or investing in personal development, we are committed to doing our best and helping others do the same.

We act with integrity, always choosing to do what's right. Trust, respect, and transparency are the foundation of our culture, and we hold ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standards.

These values are not just what we believe, they're how we work. If they resonate with you, you'll thrive here.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 25th November, interviews will follow shortly after.

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Additional Information

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