Security Plus
Uh oh. Security Plus hasn’t committed to creating great jobs yet.
Breakroom helps companies reach the next generation of candidates.
If you’re from head office, sign up here to get started on your Breakroom journey.
DismissSecurity Plus is provides security guard and cash transportation services.
secplus.co.ukRating based on 32 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Security Plus
Pay
-
Okay
-
Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Security Plus pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
63% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are ÂŁ12.60 per hour, and ÂŁ13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Okay
-
Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Security Plus get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
37% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
-
Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Security Plus pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
85% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Good
-
Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Security Plus do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
100% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
-
Needs improving
-
Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Security Plus?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 85% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 15% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
Okay
-
Some people worry about their hours
Do workers at Security Plus worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
40% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Okay
-
Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do Security Plus workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
56% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Needs improving
-
Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Security Plus workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
82% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
Okay
-
Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Security Plus?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
43% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Okay
-
Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Security Plus managers change shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
50% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
Okay
-
Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Security Plus?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
57% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Needs improving
-
People work a lot more hours than their contract
Do people work the same number they are contracted for at Security Plus?
Most people work a lot more hours than their contact..
How we know this
69% of people report working 8 hours or more than their contract.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you should expect to work about the same number of hours that your contract guarantees you, most of the time.
It’s useful to pick up or drop a few shifts here and there, but if you often work a lot more hours every week than you’re contracted for, a good job should guarantee them.
This means you’re more likely to know when you’ll be working and how much you’ll earn in advance.
Workplace
-
Good
-
Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Security Plus feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Needs improving
-
Most people don’t get proper breaks
Do people at Security Plus get proper breaks?
Most people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
78% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Okay
-
Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Security Plus?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
56% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
Okay
-
Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at Security Plus enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
36% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Needs improving
-
Most people don’t recommend their team
Do people at Security Plus recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
70% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
Good
-
Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Security Plus?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
70% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Needs improving
-
Most people don’t get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Security Plus?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 69% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
-
Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Security Plus head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
82% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
Needs improving
-
Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Security Plus is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
83% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
How Security Plus ranks
Security Plus ranks joint 59th to work for out of security providers.
- 57= Lodge Security
- 59= Security Plus
- 59= Marlowe Fire & Security
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 23 April 2025.
Security Plus job reviews
-
Best thing
it’s interesting
Worst thing
can be quite tiring doing long hours sometimes
Employee at Security Plus, February 2025
-
Best thing
That every day is different
Worst thing
Early mornings and not knowing more than a day in advance starting time
Cvit driver at Security Plus, September 2024
Handy to know
Based on 20 Security Plus employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 13 Security Plus employees
What contracts are people on?
Based on 15 Security Plus employees