Showsec Reviews
Updated 17 Apr 2019
Found 67 reviews
"Flexible hours and friendly atmosphere" (in 8 reviews)
"Flexible working hours and no pressure to work shifts" (in 5 reviews)
"Safeguarding policies aren't followed or obeyed - I've experienced horror stories at festivals, be careful if you choose to work for them" (in 12 reviews)
"Can be long hours but thats work" (in 10 reviews)
"Opportunities"
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RecommendsI have been working at Showsec part-time for more than a year
Pros
Progression opportunities through recognition of good work Varied work locations and positions Training opportunities online and classroom Industry leading procedures, a great place to learn how to do event safety and security well Flexible working hours and no pressure to work shifts
Cons
Some shifts can be long and lonely as with all event security work Shifts sometimes changed or cancelled with little notice (business needs) Inconsistent hours
Advice to Management
Keep up the good work
Showsec2019-04-09"Supervisor/SIA Door License"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at Showsec part-time for more than a year
Pros
- Reasonably flexible if needs be. Can have loads of fun on some shifts and work and learn things you never thought you would. - Reasonable pay for certain tasks. - Good job if you like events and need something part time. Ideal for students or a second job for holiday money - Some supervisors and staff are a pleasure to work with and will have your back.
Cons
-Exploiting and non-compassionate management who refuse to listen to their supervisors and staff and book you onto shifts without even asking and expecting you to dedicate your life to the company -HR and Admin departments slow and bureaucratic. -Good luck if you fall ill, they'll replace you within a second. No loyalty towards staff but expected devotion to the company from everyone. Don't do this as an only job...it...
Show MoreAdvice to Management
Change your ways! Listen and Respect your staff and have some compassion, because you'll run out of staff who want to work for you.
Showsec2019-04-17"It's OK"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Showsec part-time for more than a year
Pros
- If you take your job seriously, most of your co-workers and supervisors are nice to work with - Hands on, get to enjoy some good shows/events on the job
Cons
- A few supervisors can be a bit unpleasant - Some co-workers can also be unpleasant/not want to be there - You have to PERSIST at HR if you need to get anything done
Showsec2019-03-29"Flexible working"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at Showsec part-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Pays on time, flexible working, team work and ability to shift swap.
Cons
Can not cancel shift within 5 days of shift start time. No sick pay. No regular work, Shift work.
Showsec2019-03-11"Great!"
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RecommendsNegative OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at Showsec part-time for more than a year
Pros
As a student the flexible hours + the venues and gigs I get to work at
Cons
Not enough shifts + no travel pay/arrangements for work outside of local area
Advice to Management
Equal opportunity to work - some are given more shifts more regularly than others, despite same qualifications (usually older workers).
Showsec2019-02-04"Work"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Showsec
Pros
Hours people shows wages location
Cons
Long hours no benefits ignorant jobs worth managers
Showsec2019-01-20"Showsec"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Showsec part-time for more than a year
Pros
Choose your hours of work SOME of the employees are great - but if your face doesn't fit (or you're not into sleeping around - then forget it.
Cons
Clique crowd Supervisors are power mad and will shout and abuse stewards in public Incestuous Rubbish pay Lots of really stupid stewards who are clearly just in it for the money - they don't care about crowd management or looking after people - how did they get in?
Advice to Management
sort out your staff, get rid of the rubbish ones and look after those that work hard - esp the skivers at the end of the shifts at MCFC / barriers
Showsec2019-01-16"chaotic"
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Doesn't RecommendI worked at Showsec part-time for more than a year
Pros
you get to work at some really good events. the online training is good
Cons
some of the staff supervisors are rubbish, and the booking system is chaotic
Advice to Management
employ better managers and supervisors, and don't employ the rubbish staff
Showsec2018-11-29"Showsec"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Showsec part-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Take shifts whenever you want to
Cons
Low rate of pay for stewards
Showsec2018-10-19"Average"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at Showsec part-time for more than a year
Pros
Variety of events . Get to see some great acts
Cons
Long hours travelling ie 2.5 hours each way for a 5 hour shift . No pay for traveling. Often get cancelled off shift due to overbooking. Supervisors and managers have their favourites and very click. Can be working alone ie on a road closure with no radio or supervisors contact number - (dangerous) After supervisors forget to give people breaks.
Advice to Management
Make sure staff are not left alone with no radio or way to contact supervisors
Showsec2018-10-29