Control Room Operator

  • Tanzanite Business Support Limited
  • Oct 11, 2025
Full time

Job Description

Our client is looking to recruit a Control Room Operator who will work on a night shift in a busy control room.

Candidates should possess the following skills:-

  • Good level of IT literacy
  • Good communication skills / telephone manner
  • Attention to detail

Minimum of SIA Security Guarding is required and a CCTV licence would be preferable. A valid UK drivers licence is also required, as there may be occasions when you will be required to assist the response team with call outs.

You must have excellent communication and problem-solving skills and be able to work independently and think outside the box.

Role Purpose

The Control Room Operator may be responsible for responding to alarms and alerts, providing guidance to personnel working in the company, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Overseeing and monitoring the performance of equipment, systems, and processes.

Using various control systems within the ARC (alarm response centre), to detect any irregularities, malfunctions, or safety issues, and take appropriate corrective action.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure the ARC is always secure, implementing access and egress protocols.

Record all incidents on the appropriate systems, producing clear and concise supporting reports prior to handover of duty.

Inform appropriate Operations Manager of incidents requiring further action.

Prepare activity reports and carry out a handover to the next Controller on duty to inform them of all incidents occurring on their shift and pass on any relevant information.

Monitor and check calls the Static Officers make throughout their shift on Smart Task, reporting any non-conformances to Senior Management.

Deal with alarm call outs and emergencies are dealt with efficiently, and where appropriate engage with emergency services.

Undertake all administrative / operational tasks are completed throughout their shift e.g. issuing / receiving site keys.

Verify the Mobile Officers times on / off site against the vehicle tracker, noting start and completed times.

Record all telephone messages, ensuring they are passed onto the appropriate member of staff verbally or via email in a timely manner.

Ensure full compliance with data protection / GDPR.

Ensure supplies required for the management of the ARC are ordered

Accountabilities

Secure access and egress to the ARC

External client access control including remote open and close

Maintenance of current knowledge of industry standards

Production of clear reports

Communication with management and staff of information

Carry out all daily and weekly mandatory checks

Hours of work - 6pm-6am/4 on 4 off/days between the hours of 6pm and 6am

Benefits include competitive rates of pay, pension, use of comapny vahicle whilst on site as and when needed, use of on-site gym and career development and training in line with company success ladder.

On site parking.