Security Assistant - Temporary - IKEA

Job description / Role

One of the companies bearing Al-Futtaim name is IKEA.

IKEA is the world's largest home furnishingsstore, founded in Sweden over 60 years ago. Our operations around the world are constantly increasing with new stores and markets added to the success story.

At IKEA not only our furniture is down to earth, straightforward and inspiring, but so is our work ethics. Despite being the leading home furnishing retail franchisee across the world, we at IKEA still give you the room to grow! At IKEA creating a better everyday life for the many isn't only our vision, it's our way of life!We are currently recruiting for a Security Assistants , to be based in our Egypt operation.

Reporting directly to the Security Senior, on a day to day basis you will be responsible for the following:

Operations:

* Perform assigned tasks allocated by Security Senior Supervision for planned measures ensuring IKEA customer, co-worker, property and facilities security within store and its vicinity
* Patrol IKEA premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
* Circulate among visitors and employees to preserve order & protect property.
* Assist Security Seniors in ensuring security of assets and operations against all expected threats.
* Be actively involved in routine and procedures implementation for guarding and controlling customers, co-workers, equipment premises including Car park, in-store warehouse, and Service Office.
* Write reports of daily activities & irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.

Financial:

* Implementing certified actions to achieve agreed goals.
* Support cost controlling through working in a lean, simple, cost-conscious way using good examples and solutions, encouraging colleagues to discover more effective ways of working.

Requirements

To be successful in winning this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following:

Minimum Qualification:
- University degree.

Minimum Experience:
- 3 years experience in a similar role.

Job-Specific Skills:
- Strategic Planning and Analytical Skills, Effective Communication, Excel competence.

Behavioural Competencies :
Problem Solving, Confidence, Vigilance and Strategic Thinking.

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.