Motorbike Emergency Response Rider

Earlsfield
5 months ago
Applications closed

How would you like a job where you are only working half the year but get paid a full year, can take a three-week holiday but only use one week of annual leave and get to ride a motorbike and work for a Market Leading Company ? If the answer is “yes” you may just be the person we are looking for and this may just be the perfect role for you!
Here at Banham, we are currently recruiting for Motorbike Emergency Alarm Response Riders (key Guards) to join and support us in providing a first-class response service.
Who are we?
Banham is a family-owned; family-run business that has been providing security solutions since 1926. We operate throughout the Southeast of England offering a comprehensive service on all aspects of physical and electronic security. Most important, however, are the people who make up Banham. Our dedicated employees live and breathe collaboration; they inspire and learn from each other while upholding our five core values: Family, Pride, Trust, Leadership, and Making a Difference. Employees who began their Banham careers as trainees now head up our key departments, and we are proud to foster a working environment that encourages staff to stay with us for many years.
What can you bring to Banham?
You will be experienced, confident, and reliable with a drive to offer an outstanding response service as a Emergency Response Rider / Key Guard.

  • As a Class 2 Motorbike licence holder , you will be a skilled rider with a good knowledge of London roads and understand the challenges that riding in London presents.
  • You are able to bring a positive and calm response, being the first to attend our client’s sites following specific requests, alarm activations or emergencies to investigate and secure the premises and stay if needed.
  • Based from our Head Office, the role is predominantly on the road, with access to our showrooms and satellite offices.
    Some of your role responsibilities will be:
  • Providing access to properties for clients who have lost their keys
  • Carrying out routine property checks
  • Learn our product range and how our products function
  • Correctly advise customers with basic knowledge of our products
  • Ensure customers are extended the highest levels of customer service
  • Helping to build good customer relations.
    To apply you must hold:
  • Class A2 motorcycle licence or Full drivers licence as appropriate
  • SIA front line licence - (training can be provided )
    Important Information:
    This is a shift based role working rotating weekly day / night shifts of one week on and one week off.
    What will you get in return?
    You will be entitled to a highly competitive salary of £27,862 PA and a great range of benefits including:
  • An employee assistance program (EAP). EAP gives our employees access to a 24/7 free, confidential advice service for help with personal and professional problems, which could be affecting your home life or work life, health, and general well-being. This benefit also extends to your family (available from the first day of employment)
  • Personal Accident Insurance Scheme - Accidents at work and outside of work are both covered, including personal attacks and sport-related injuries.
  • Uniform / Motorbike Clothing Allowance up to the value of £1,000
  • Company Motorbike for use when on shift.
  • 23 shift days Annual Leave*
  • Subsidised Private Medical Cover after completing and passing probationary period
  • Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme
  • Annual season ticket loan & Banham interest-free loan
  • Cycle to work & Home & Tech scheme (up to the value of £2k)
  • Training and development opportunities (including day releases for studies/exams)
  • Company equipment tailored to your role (laptop, mobile, additional screens)
  • Up to 50% off Banham products
  • Banham Social Events
  • Employee recognition rewards and moments of magic prizes
  • Recruitment referral bonus scheme earning up to £500 per successful referral (T&Cs apply)
  • Sick Pay that increases with length of service
  • Byond card - a workplace benefit to access exclusive offers and discounts on your everyday spend.
  • Charity events throughout the year – Banham is proud to be working with The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and sponsoring The Banham Marsden March since 2010 over £13 million has been raised to make a difference for patients across the UK and the world for The Royal Marsden.
    If you share our values and have the drive and enthusiasm to help us fulfill our vision, of significant growth, we would love to hear from you. Please click APPLY now to register your interest.
    Banham is an equal opportunities employer providing employment to its team members and applicants without regard for their sex, gender, race, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other category protected by law.
    We welcome diversity and provide equal opportunities to applicants, based on experience, talent, and qualification for the job.
    Applicable from 1st March 2025

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