Warehouse Security.
SIA-licensed warehouse security guards, gatehouse control and patrols for warehouses and distribution centres across the UK, backed by a 24/7/365 National Operations Centre and a 30-minute average response.
We protect sites of every size, from a single unit to a multi-building logistics park.
- 30 minaverage response, UK-wide
- 24/7/365National Operations Centre
- 2,400 hrsof guarding every week
- 5,000+ hrsof cleaning every week
- 1,000+clients across the UK
Our clients
Trusted Across UK Logistics
When to Use Warehouse Security?
Manned warehouse security is the right call when your site faces one or more of these.
High-value stock
Electronics, pharmaceuticals, alcohol or bonded goods that need controlled access and regular checks.
Find out moreHeavy vehicle traffic
Dozens of HGVs a day that need checking in, directing and logging against your booking system.
Find out moreInternal losses
Stock going missing with no sign of a break-in. Access control, bag searches and patrols reduce the opportunity.
Find out more24-hour operations
Shifts that never stop, with gates, docks and yards that need eyes on them at 3am.
Find out moreClient or insurer requirements
Your 3PL clients or insurers require manned guarding, logs and incident reporting.
Find out moreEmpty sites out of hours
Sites that close at night and need key holding, patrols and a fast alarm response.
Find out moreUK’s #1 under the SIA ACS, May 2024
What’s Included in ProFM Warehouse Security?
Most clients use a mix of the services below, built around what you store and how your site runs.
Gatehouse Control.
- Driver and document checks
- Vehicle and delivery logging
- Visitor passes and inductions
- Vehicle and bag searches where agreed
Security Guards.
- Static officers, day, night or 24/7/365
- Assignment instructions agreed with you
- Uniform and hi-vis as standard
- Reception and business-dress roles
Internal Patrols.
- Racking aisles and loading docks
- High value storage zones
- Perimeter and fence checks
- Every check recorded on our app
Access Control.
- Access points, fobs and passes
- Contractor sign-in
- Authorised personnel only
- Manage the systems you already have
Alarm Response.
- Keys and codes held securely
- Officer at every activation
- 30-minute average response
- Site secured and reported
Managed Service.
- 24/7/365 NOC oversight
- Shift start monitoring
- Same-day incident reports
- Monthly service review
Static Guards, Mobile Patrols or Key Holding?
Many warehouses use more than one. A common setup is a gatehouse officer by day, with patrols or alarm response overnight.
| Static security guards | Mobile patrols | Key holding and alarm response | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presence | Constant, at a fixed point such as the gate | Visits at agreed or random times | On call, attends when an alarm activates |
| Best for | Steady vehicle and visitor traffic, or high-value stock | Larger or spread-out sites needing regular checks | Sites that are empty out of hours |
| Typical duties | Gate and vehicle checks, visitors, deliveries, inductions | Perimeter, gate and door checks, logged reports | Holding keys and codes, verifying alarms, securing the site |
| What drives the cost | Guarded hours per week and number of officers | Number and timing of visits, size of site | Number of sites and expected activations |
Based on ProFM Group’s security FAQs. We recommend the mix after a free site survey.
How to Secure a Warehouse: Quick Wins
Not everything needs an officer. These are the low-cost measures we recommend to every warehouse client, and our officers check many of them on every patrol.
Since the contract mobilisation, the services delivered by ProFM Group and our dedicated security officers have been above the standards expected. Our allocated Operations Manager has also been a great support throughout.
Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor
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Security Risks Warehouses Face
Warehouses hold a lot of value in one place, often right next to major roads. That makes them a target, and not only from outside.
Internal theft
Staff and contractor theft is one of the hardest losses to spot. Controlled access, agreed searches and patrols reduce the opportunity.
Cargo and vehicle theft
Loaded trailers in yards and at docks are targeted, especially overnight. Gatehouse logs and yard patrols make every movement accountable.
Unauthorised access
Trespass through gates, damaged fencing and unattended entry points. A visible officer is the strongest deterrent.
Operational disruption
A break-in can stop deliveries and put your own SLAs at risk. Fast response and same-day reports keep disruption short.
What Happens When Something Goes Wrong
| Situation | What we do | When |
|---|---|---|
| Alarm activation | An SIA-licensed officer attends, verifies the alarm, secures the site and escalates if needed | 30 minutes on average |
| Officer doesn’t start a shift | Our NOC spots it and sends a replacement officer | As soon as the missed booking-on is flagged |
| Security incident | Officers follow your agreed protocols, escalate to the NOC and call emergency services if needed | Written report the same day |
| Ongoing service | Service review with your site manager covering incidents, patrols and changes | Monthly |
Source: ProFM Group security FAQs.
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Warehouse Security, Filmed on ProFM Sites
A short film from ProFM Group showing how our officers protect warehouses and distribution centres: gatehouse checks, patrols and the National Operations Centre behind them.
Every officer you see is SIA-licensed and vetted to BS 7858.
Proof, not promises
Why Choose ProFM for Warehouse Security?
There are plenty of security companies to choose from. These are the things you can check before you choose us.
#1 under the SIA Approved Contractor Scheme
Ranked #1 of 830+ approved contractors in the May 2024 ACS rankings. In the top 1% of ACS audits every year since 2017, and scoring 144 out of 145 every year since 2020.
24/7/365 National Operations Centre
Accredited to BS7499, BS7858 and ISO 9001. Every patrol, alarm and shift start is monitored, every hour of the year.
30-minute average response
Mobile response officers cover the UK, from Inverness to the south coast, for alarms and incidents.
Vetted, trained officers
SIA-licensed, vetted to BS 7858 and trained on our own online platform, including ACT and WAVE courses.
Accredited, vetted and audited
Don’t Take Our Word for It
of 830+ SIA Approved Contractors
ACS rankings, May 2024ACS audit score
Every year since 2020of all ACS audits
Every year since 2017
Case Study: Lloyd’s Transport and Warehousing
Logistics and distribution · Tamworth
- The challenge
- High-value national and international shipments next to busy motorway links, with a constant risk of trespass and theft.
- The solution
- Round-the-clock gatehouse security from local officers, following Lloyd’s own check-in procedures to the letter.
- The result
- Every delivery is checked in efficiently, and our officers have become part of the site team.
Warehouse Security Plans Built Around Your Site.
There’s no one-size-fits-all warehouse security plan. Before we quote, we look at what you store, the value of your stock, how many vehicles move through the gate each day and which parts of the site are hardest to watch.
A small unit might need key holding and random mobile patrols. A 24-hour distribution centre might need gatehouse officers on every shift, internal patrols and banksman support in the yard. For sensitive or high value goods, we can provide officers with additional training or SC clearance.
Security for Every Type of Warehouse
Gatehouse security
Vehicle, driver and visitor control at the gate.
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Logistics security
Yards, trailers and goods on the move.
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Mobile patrols
Logged out-of-hours visits for quieter sites.
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Security guards
SIA-licensed static officers by day, by night or 24/7/365.
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Key holding and alarm response
An SIA-licensed officer at every activation.
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Warehouse cleaning
Contract cleaning around your shift patterns.
Find out moreWarehouse Security FAQs
How is security provided in a warehouse?
Usually through a mix of people and technology: officers at the gatehouse controlling vehicles and visitors, internal and perimeter patrols, access control on doors and high value areas, and alarm response out of hours. We design the mix around your site’s risks and budget.
How much does warehouse security cost?
Warehouse security is priced for your site rather than at a fixed rate. The biggest factor is the number of guarded hours you need each week, followed by the size and risk level of your premises and any added services such as patrols or alarm response.
How quickly can you put security on site?
It depends on what your site needs and whether we’re taking over from another provider. If you’ve just had a break-in or a provider has let you down, call us to discuss urgent cover. Key holding and alarm response can start quickly, and our NOC runs 24/7/365.
Are your warehouse security officers SIA licensed?
Yes. Every officer holds a front-line licence from the Security Industry Authority and is vetted and screened to BS 7858. ProFM Group is also an SIA Approved Contractor, which you can check on the SIA’s public register.
What happens if an officer doesn’t turn up?
Your site isn’t left without cover. Our National Operations Centre checks that every officer has started their shift, and if someone hasn’t, a replacement officer is sent.
Can you combine security with warehouse cleaning?
Yes. We provide warehouse cleaning as well as security, so both can sit under one contract, one account manager and one monthly review.
What Size Of Warehouse And Which Areas Do You Cover?
We provide security solutions for warehouses of every size, from a small storage locker to a multi-building warehouse complex with complex security risks. ProFM Group operate across the country, so you get the same standard of support wherever you are.
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Protect Your Warehouse from the First Shift
Book a free site survey and get a costed security plan.
- Free site survey with a named account manager
- One contract for security, cleaning and FM
- 24/7/365 National Operations Centre