North and South Lanarkshire
SIA licensed officers for warehouses, business parks, shopping centres and events from Cumbernauld to East Kilbride.
Warehouses, business parks and shops across Lanarkshire need security that fits their hours and their stock. On Guard Security provides SIA licensed security guards across North and South Lanarkshire, including Motherwell, Hamilton, Coatbridge, Airdrie, East Kilbride, Cumbernauld and Wishaw, for distribution sites, construction sites, shops and events. We learn about your site, then provide a tailored quotation and loss prevention plan. Most enquiries get a written quote within 24 hours.
Source: Scottish Government, Recorded Crime in Scotland 2025/26 (assaults as reported by Scottish Grocer).
Lanarkshire sits between Glasgow and Edinburgh on the M8, with the M74 running south. The M8 corridor is home to some of Scotland's largest industrial estates, distribution units and business parks.
For warehouses, yards and distribution units we provide:
Shifts are supervised, every patrol visit is time-stamped and you get a written report each shift. Hourly walkthrough videos and WhatsApp updates are available on some packages.
Each Lanarkshire town has its own mix of retail, offices and industry. Examples of the places and site types we can cover:
Construction sites across Lanarkshire are covered the same way as our construction site security in Glasgow.
Every site is different. Tell us about yours and we will send a tailored quotation and plan.
Recorded shoplifting in Scotland rose 19% in a single year, to 53,369 crimes in 2025-26.
Source: Scottish Government, Recorded Crime in Scotland 2025-26.
Stores in Lanarkshire's shopping centres can have SIA licensed retail and loss prevention officers on the shop floor as part of our commercial security service, with cover set out in a tailored quotation and loss prevention plan.
Most Lanarkshire towns sit between our Edinburgh head office and Glasgow, where we work regularly; see our security company covering Glasgow. Motherwell is about 37 miles from Edinburgh, around 48 minutes by car via the M8. For nearby towns, see our security services across Scotland's central belt.
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We do not publish rates. Price depends on the type of officer and training needed, the number of officers, the hours, the location and the notice given, and overnight or holiday shifts may carry a surcharge. Get in touch with your site and requirements, and we will provide a free, tailored quotation and loss prevention plan. If you need someone now, WhatsApp us and we will confirm how quickly officers can be with you.
Coverage
Examples of where we work. If your location is not listed, get in touch.
FAQs
Yes. On Guard Security provides SIA licensed security guards in Motherwell, Hamilton and the rest of Lanarkshire. We cover warehouses, business parks, construction sites, shops and events, with a tailored quotation for each site.
Yes. On Guard Security provides static guards, gatehouse and access control, driver and contractor sign-in, and out-of-hours patrols for warehouses and distribution units on Lanarkshire's industrial estates. Rotating 24/7 teams are available.
Yes. On Guard Security provides officers in East Kilbride and Cumbernauld for shops, offices, industrial units and events. Retail security, static guarding, front of house and patrols are all available.
It depends on the job. A 24/7 gatehouse rota at a distribution unit and Saturday cover in a shopping centre are quoted on different hours, officer types and notice, and overnight or holiday shifts may carry a surcharge. We do not publish rates. Every quote is free and tailored to the site.
Yes. On Guard Security staffs events with stewards, search teams, radio controllers, spotters and supervisors, and can supply P1 knife arches with operators. Every event gets a site walk and a written security plan. Nearby events we have secured include Spooktacular Glasgow, Clydeside Christmas Village and Kirkintilloch Big Weekend; see event security in Glasgow.
Does your warehouse, shop or event in Lanarkshire need SIA licensed officers?
Contact us on WhatsApp or email us today to receive a tailored quotation and security plan.
Google reviews
"Dean and his staff are always professional, reliable and well-presented at every event. They handle situations calmly and confidently, while also staying approachable and respectful to guests and staff."
"No matter the location, whether it is Larbert, Troon, Aberdeen, Livingston, Bathgate, Inverness, Shetland, Stornoway or anywhere in between, the standard of service is always professional, reliable and well organised."
"Working alongside their team is always an absolute pleasure. Their staff is highly trained, incredibly reliable, and handles event operations with the utmost composure."
"After the first day Dean pointed out a potential security risk which I was not aware of. He also came to the site several times to check if everything is ok."
"Dean and his team are professional, reliable, well-presented, and understand the fairground and attractions industry extremely well."
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"Dean and his team have been excellent. Flexible, professional and clearly understand the best approach to each individual situation."
"As an SIA-certified Close Protection specialist, his strategic preparation was spot on, and the subsequent execution left nothing to be desired."
"Dean is always a great asset in the team and his staff all align with our values of delivering above and beyond service."
"We use On guard for many of our events around Scotland. There a great bunch of guys & gals with great management and knowledge of licensing and policies."
Learn about us
A Scottish event and site security company with more than 65 SIA licensed personnel, led by founder Dean Waters, who has over 15 years in the security industry. We work across Edinburgh, Glasgow, the central belt and beyond, for events, commercial sites, construction and private clients.
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Contact us
Tell us your location or locations, dates and what you need covered. We will learn about your requirements and send a written quotation and security plan, usually within 24 hours.
Or call +44 7348 955836 · dean@onguardsecurity.uk