Security Guards for hire in Manchester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills17%Customer Service10%Surveillance5%Education level
High school diploma or GED49%Bachelor's degree24%Master's degree14%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years14%3-5 years30%Current company
FGH Security
Innovative Security ServiceMITIE Security
Time at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years21%2-5 years32%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,044 profiles for Security Guards in Manchester
Last updated: 25 Jul 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Manchester: £28,847 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £41,021 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Security Guard
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
CSCSSafeguarding CertificationSIAFirst Aid CertificationConstruction ExperienceDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceSurveillanceOrganisational SkillsComputer LiteracyReport WritingSecurity Guard
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
SIAFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Customer ServiceCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerpointCRM SoftwareSecurity Guard Officer
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
SIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
CCTVCustomer ServiceDriving LicenceCommunication SkillsSurveillanceLoss PreventionSecurity Guard
Crumpsall
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceSkills
Customer ServiceCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse ManagementPicking & PackingRetail SalesFire Marshall And Security Officer
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceSkills
ItalianComputer LiteracyFront DeskSupervising ExperienceReport WritingMicrosoft OfficeSecurity Guard / CCTV Operator
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
SIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
CCTVSurveillanceIncident ManagementCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsTime Management
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What's the average time to fill a security guard role?
The average time to fill a security guard role is 81 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do security guards tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a security guard include: communication skills, customer service and surveillance.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: SIA, First Aid Certification and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to security guards?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security guards include: security concierge, fire marshall and security officer and security guard supervisor.
What level of education is common for a security guard?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a security guard in Manchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 6 years of professional experience.
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