Security Guards for hire in Wigan

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    317

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service
    10%
    Communication Skills
    10%
    Organisational Skills
    9%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    54%
    Vocational or technical training
    26%
    Bachelor's degree
    11%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    3-5 years
    20%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • ASDA
    • Securitas
    • Bakkavor Boston Meals
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years
    57%
    Less than a year
    29%
    2-5 years
    14%

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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Security Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Wigan: £26,398 yearly
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  • Brain Injury Support Worker- Full Time

    Ashton-in-Makerfield

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CareNVQDriving LicenceCategory CE LicenceLevel 2 in Health & Social Care

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
  • Security Officer

    Wigan

    Licenses & certifications

    BTECFirst Aid CertificationNVQBusinessBusiness Management

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSecurityStockingCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyComputer Skills
  • Security Officer/warehouse operative

    Newton-le-Willows

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftWarehouse ExperienceSecurityFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIA+4 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipFirst AidForkliftSIA
  • Security Officer

    Wigan

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIAFirst Aid at Work Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
  • Gardener

    Leigh

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCCTVCounter Terrorist Check (CTC)First AidSIALean+1 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipManagementTeam Management
  • Security Controller

    Leigh

    Licenses & certifications

    Category C LicenceSIADrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingManagement

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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 71 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: customer service, communication skills and organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for security guards?

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 officer, brain injury support worker- full time and traffic marshal/security guard.

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 Wigan, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a security guard?

Most security guards have 13 years of professional experience.

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