Security-Guards for hire in Wigan

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    candidates

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  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service10%
    Communication Skills10%
    Organisational Skills9%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED59%
    Vocational or technical training18%
    Bachelor's degree12%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years40%
    Less than a year20%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    ASDA
    MITIE Security
    Mitie
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years43%
    1-2 years29%
    Less than a year14%

Browse Indeed's database of 188 profiles for Security-Guards in Wigan

Last updated: 24 Sept 2026

Security Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Wigan: £26,290 yearly

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  • Security Guard

    Golborne

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CareSecurityFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQInformation Security+1 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceSecurityFront Desk
  • Security Officer

    Wigan

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVSecurityFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQSIA+1 more

    Skills

    SIAOrganisational SkillsFirst AidCash HandlingCustomer ServiceSecurity
  • Security Guard

    Wigan

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVSecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIADrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceLoss PreventionReport WritingSurveillance
  • Security Officer

    Wigan

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityBTECFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQBusiness+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSecurityStockingCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyComputer Skills
  • Security Officer/warehouse operative

    Newton-le-Willows

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftWarehouse ExperienceSecuritySIAFirst Aid CertificationMaterial Moving and Warehousing Experience+2 more

    Skills

    SIAOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid
  • Site Supervisor/Manager/Caretaker

    Leigh

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCCTVSecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesFirst AidSIA+4 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipManagementTeam 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 78 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, Security and First Aid.

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, retail security guard and door 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 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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