Control Room Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Full- (in-house) technical training is provided with regard to supporting our monitoring and technical support services within the Control Room Operations department based in Romford.
We are looking for someone who is confident when speaking with customers on the phone, is competent in following processes, and takes direct and decisive action to any technical challenge that may arise.
Ensuring continued operations of unmanned fuel stations with two-way communications between the site and the monitoring station, fulfilling the operational authorization of a fuel sale whilst ensuring the safety and integrity of the site operations at all times.
- Fuel court ANPR detection validation.
- CCTV perimeter monitoring.
- Technical administration. (System updates, System Housekeeping, fault finding)
- 1st line call handling, logging, support & escalation for customer CCTV, Intruder, and fire systems.
- Technical Support to retail customers managed systems.
- Covering an out-of-hours shift pattern of Evenings, Nights, and Weekends (including bank holidays) - Overtime paid at time and a half.
(Typical shift pattern.) 3 days 07:00 to 16:00, followed by 3 evenings 16:00 to 22:00 then 3 days off.
- Other benefits include Pension contributions and Health Care.
- Full training is provided with every opportunity given to gain further skills for career development.
Prefered candidates will live local to Romford.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
- Night shift (required)
- Overnight shift (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: CO/1
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Control Room Operator roles across Metro Security GB PLC's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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