Loss Prevention Specialist

PAK'nSAVE Tamatea has a full time opportunity for a Loss Prevention Specialist to join our Security team. Join our store where we value our people and proudly serve our community. 

Our mission statement is 'Enriching Our People, Feeding Our Community'.  We pride ourselves on providing excellent levels of service to our valued customers.  We value our team and offer opportunities for growth and development.   

As a Loss Prevention Specialist, you would work closely with our security team, focusing on preventing loss as well as maintaining a presence to keep our customers and staff safe. The position is permanent, full time (30 hours per week) on a rostered basis.  We require security cover across all 7 days, and over all our trading hours (7am - 9pm), so rostered shifts will vary, however the roster will be set at least 3 weeks in advance.

The Role;

• The position will have an operational focus, a people focus and a health and safety focus.
• Reporting to the Security Manager, the role involves regularly completing floor walks, monitoring CCTV footage, liaising regularly with employees, and handling all steps relating to the apprehension and processing of shop lifters.
• You may assist in coordinating employee training in areas such as conflict resolution and emergency scenario training.
• Ensuring all appropriate paperwork and record keeping is completed including preparing security reports for internal and external agencies.

About You;

We are looking for someone that is driven to succeed in this role, that displays discretion, a positive attitude and the ability to build rapport with staff and customers.

• Minimum 12 months Security/Loss Prevention experience, ideally in a retail environment
• Current Certificate of Approval, or the ability to obtain one
• Physically fit and able to fulfil the requirements of the role
• Proven experience building positive relationships with people from all cultures and backgrounds
• The ability to maintain a calming presence to customers and staff
• Someone with the flexibility to step in and work a range of shifts including weekends
• The ability to pass a pre employment drug test.

In return we can offer not only a competitive rate of pay, but also a number of attractive employee benefits.  Your career with us will also be supported by opportunities for training, development and progression.

About PAK’nSAVE & Foodstuffs;

PAK’nSAVE Tamatea is a pretty big business on its own, never mind being part of the Foodstuffs Cooperative. We employ over 230 people, serve over 25,000 people a week, and help to support our local community. We are proud to provide customers with a fresh as, sweet as and cheap as experience in our store!

You know New World, PAK’nSAVE and Four Square right? That’s Foodstuffs! We are one of NZ’s biggest companies, you just don’t know it, because in true Kiwi style – we are humble about it (apart from right now maybe)! Join one of our stores and you open the door to endless opportunities!

If this role sounds like it could provide you with your next challenge please click APPLY NOW including a cover letter and CV with your application.