G4S To Create Nearly 100 Security Jobs After Winning Sizewell C Nuclear Contract

G4S Secure Solutions UK will create almost 100 jobs for those living near Suffolk, close to the Sizewell C nuclear plant. EDF has awarded a £4.3 million interim security contract to G4S. So far, over 50 residents have applied for positions or are in the process of onboarding, including the Contract Manager, James Self.

James, who was born and raised in Suffolk, joined G4S in 2018 as a Security Training Manager at Hinkley Point C, in Somerset, before transferring to work at the Sizewell C interim contract, as the Contract Manager.

Job Recruitment 

There are going to be plenty of opportunities for those looking to change careers or get on the employment ladder"

“It’s so exciting to be working at Sizewell C and being involved in job creation for the people of Suffolk and East Anglia like myself,” said James Self, adding “There’s going to be plenty of opportunities for those looking to change careers or get on the employment ladder, and an experienced and friendly team supports them throughout their time with us."

He continues, "The roles we are recruiting for are more than Security Guard. You’ll ensure the safety of our customers, contractors and their staff, their buildings, and assets while delivering excellent customer service in a safe and secure environment.”

Sizewell C contract

This contract for Sizewell C is expected to continue through 2023 and available roles will comprise vetting employees; managing access to the site in the access control team, monitoring surveillance systems, and the perimeter of the site, and being involved in incident management reporting.

G4S is also implementing the Sizewell C Induction Team. Almost 80% of these new roles will be filled by workers who do not hold a Security Industry Authority license, meaning that they will gain a new qualification working for G4S funded by G4S. The working hours will vary depending on the role. Some roles will be Monday to Friday during office hours and others will be on shifts.

Security services

G4S has been working on a 10-year contract to provide security services during the construction of Hinkley Point C

Since July 2015, G4S has been working on a 10-year contract to provide security services during the construction of Hinkley Point C, the first new nuclear power station built in Britain for a generation.

Two years later, the same customer, EDF, awarded G4S a multi-million-pound contract, to provide facilities management services at the same site in Somerset, South West England.

Job opportunities

“For over a decade, G4S has been committed to securing the UK’s critical national infrastructure and we’re incredibly proud of our work in creating thousands of job opportunities for residents and sector specialists throughout the country,” said Alistair McBride, Strategic Account Director for G4S UK’s Nuclear Power and Utilities Sector.

The construction of Sizewell C is expected to take 10 years. Once constructed the nuclear power station will provide low-carbon electricity for 6 million homes for at least 60 years.