TSS (Total Security Services) Ltd Reviews 94

TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Trying to contact regarding who my pension provider everyone just wanted to keep cutting me off rude. Giving me dodgy vibes. Sent me through to payroll and wouldn’t answer phone.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid at all costs awful company too work for. Management have absolutely no clue how to do their own jobs nevermind yours. Unless your from a certain background you'll have no chance discrimination a... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful company - never provided the guards. Full of absolute trash promises, promised guarding for an overnight re-fit and no-one turned up. Meant we had to cancel the builders. Cannot trust TSS to del... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I worked for TSS for about five years. In that time I was offered no training, no possibility to advance within the company, they took away the little benefits I had from the previous company as well... See more

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  1. Security Guard Service

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Total Security Services are the UK's largest privately-owned security company. We provide national coverage and employ over 3000 licensed security officers. Tel 020 8523 5533


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Positive

my experience at TSS has been nothing but positive, my manager was great help, my training was very efficient and would highly recommend anyone who is interested in retail security to join these guys. They have up to date software and technology to make everyones life easier!

May 21, 2019
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Thank you so much for sharing your experience at TSS with us. We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to write us a review. We will strive to deliver great experiences consistently.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never pay invoices on time

Never pay invoices on time. My mistake I kept supplying them and I put non- payment down to all the excuses they gave. But it always happened. I talked to other suppliers who experienced the same. They only pay when you threaten court. Avoid these cowboys. No wonder HMRC fined them £4mill for breach of minimum wage.

May 19, 2019
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful company long term

I worked for the company for 6 months, one of the biggest mistakes I ever made honestly. Company don't care about you, all the 'training and feedback' they claim to give you was non-existent. When I got approached by another company about working for them the first question I got from my supervisor was 'Who's poaching my area?' There's a reason the company are losing contracts to stores across the country, and some of those include poor management and a lack of respect for staff. It's an ok place to start work as a guard but best thing to do is move on when you got some experience behind you.

May 17, 2019
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Phone manners are zero

Phone manners are zero. Needed to speak to them about their security guards not wearing SIA licenses. Ages to get an answer, then passed around, then a rude lady who said she was a director told me stop complaining. Shocking service

April 10, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

warmly, helpful and best

I have worked at Total security for almost 2 years. when i start it was difficult, but now it is excellent. i enjoy my job. i try my best and if i need help the staff always cooperate and help me. very warmly they help me for a lot with everything which i needed

January 9, 2019
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Reply from TSS (Total Security Services) Ltd

Hi Nasir, thank you so much for your review and rating. We truly value you as an officer and we hope that your journey at TSS continues to be a positive one. Our company values our customer satisfaction as a top priority, so we will strive to deliver great experiences consistently. Thank you, once again for your kind words - it has made our day!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor service from TSS Management

Very poor service from TSS Management. No idea how to organise. Highest turnover in the security industry. Poor practice and very unethical business

December 10, 2018
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Reply from TSS (Total Security Services) Ltd

Dear Tom L, thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about the Company. I am sorry to hear of the difficulties you have been experienced during your employment and would encourage you to contact us directly on info@totalsecurity.co.uk in order to resolve these matters.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Culture of bullying from top to bottom

Culture of bullying from top to bottom. Heard the Director myself say to keep and not pay guards wages. Why? Because he wouldn’t do a double shift! Illegal all the way. All this company wants is money. Can’t talk to anyone as they tell you to write in on a Portal thing that’s rubbish and crashes. HR people do nothing just say sorry

June 25, 2018
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Reply from TSS (Total Security Services) Ltd

Dear Phil-Man, thank you for taking the time to write a review. Sorry to hear of the difficulties you have experienced at TSS in terms of your portal. There has been a lot of investment in technology in the last couple of years, the portal has been updated and is a key tool for communication from our officers to different departments and is working fluently. Feel free to contact us with some additional specifics, that could help us understand and address the situation quicker.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Should be closed down they are absolute…

Should be closed down they are absolute crooks. They charge the stores for your SIA License but they don’t pay, we have to pay. Zero hours contracts, last minute changes, double shifts. Highest turnover in any security company. No management from the managers. Spoke to a operating director she just was very rude and patronising. Then she put the phone down. Horrible people.

May 31, 2018
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Reply from TSS (Total Security Services) Ltd

Dear Joanne, thank you for your review. We would like to apologise for your recent experience and sorry to hear you were less than satisfied. In the last couple of years we have invested a lot in the people and this shows with our average length of service for officers being over 2.4 years and over 35% of head office staff having 5+ years’ service. This also gives us more time to develop our leadership team and manage areas or performers not working within our high standards. We value and consider all feedback and we'll continue to find ways to improve. Feel free to contact us to discuss further.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Pretty awful

Not a great company. They have run into trouble with tax not paying minimum wage. Also with SIA for bad practice. Always recruiting as highest turnover. One to avoid. Surprised Apple and Councils use them.

January 25, 2018
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Reply from TSS (Total Security Services) Ltd

Thank you for your feedback. Sorry to hear that you feel this way. We value all feedback as it helps us make TSS a better place. I do encourage you to reach out to us if you want to discuss further on 0208 523 5533

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