Job Title: Mobile Store Detective
Location: Covering London South East , regions from Sydenham, Peckham – Eltham and Greenwich.
Salary: £13.73 P/Hr + Mileage Paid
Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Hours:– 50 hours per week, including 2 Saturdays per month
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
About the Role:
We are seeking a professional and experienced Store Detective to operate across multiple retail locations within South London within the B&Q Contract. This is a mobile role, so access to your own vehicle is essential – mileage expenses will be reimbursed with having business insurance.
As a Mobile Store Detective, you will play a vital role in reducing theft and stock loss, ensuring customer and staff safety, and protecting company assets. You’ll be working both covertly and overtly across a number of high street retail stores, responding to incidents and supporting security operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor customer behaviour and detect suspicious activity across multiple sites
• Covertly observe and apprehend shoplifters where appropriate and safe to do so
• Provide detailed incident reports and witness statements as required
• Liaise with store managers, staff, and where needed, local police
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and SIA guidelines
• Travel between assigned stores in Essex and Kent
• Represent the company in a professional manner at all times

Requirements:

• Valid SIA Licence (Security Guarding or Door Supervisor)
• Previous experience as a Store Detective or Retail Security Officer preferred
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (essential)
• Strong observation and communication skills
• Confident in dealing with conflict and making decisions
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between sites
• Uniform and equipment provided
• Ongoing training and career development
• Supportive management and operational team
• Access to employee wellbeing and benefits platform

To Apply:
Please submit your CV and make sure you have 5 years checkable history for our vetting proces

• Monitor customer behaviour and detect suspicious activity across multiple sites
• Covertly observe and apprehend shoplifters where appropriate and safe to do so
• Provide detailed incident reports and witness statements as required
• Liaise with store managers, staff, and where needed, local police
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and SIA guidelines
• Travel between assigned stores in Essex and Kent
• Represent the company in a professional manner at all time