Livingston and West Lothian
SIA licensed officers for shops, offices, business parks and industrial estates across Livingston and West Lothian.
Shops, offices and industrial units in Livingston need cover during trading hours and when the premises stand empty. On Guard Security provides SIA licensed security guards in Livingston and across West Lothian, for retail units, offices, business parks, industrial estates and events. We learn about your site and requirements, then provide a tailored quotation and loss prevention plan. Most enquiries get a written quote within 24 hours.
Livingston town centre is one of Scotland's largest shopping areas, with a shopping centre and a designer outlet side by side.
As part of our commercial security, we provide SIA licensed retail security and loss prevention officers to shops in and around the town centre and on the nearby retail parks, with a loss prevention plan for each shop.
Officers also back up shop staff facing abuse. Common assaults on retail workers in Scotland rose 10% in 2025-26, from 2,870 to 3,162, in a year when recorded shoplifting rose 19%.
Source: Scottish Government, Recorded Crime in Scotland 2025-26, as reported by Scottish Grocer.
Offices, warehouses and manufacturing units ring the town centre. We provide static guarding, access control and out-of-hours patrols on business parks and estates across West Lothian, including:
Mobile patrols carry out lock-up checks at varied times, with a time-stamped record of each visit and a written report every shift. Hourly walkthrough videos and WhatsApp updates are available depending on the package. Keyholding and alarm response are available for units that stand empty overnight, run the same way as our mobile patrols and keyholding in Edinburgh.
Every site is different. Tell us about yours and we will send a tailored quotation and plan.
Each Livingston site keeps different hours and carries different stock. When you get in touch, we learn about your site and set out the cover in a tailored quotation. Options include:
You get a named On Guard liaison, a supervisor on every shift and, wherever possible, the same officers each time.
Gala and community event organisers in West Lothian need a security plan in place before the day. On Guard Security has secured Bathgate Gala Day, the Bathgate Procession and Gala Day that dates back to 1844. For galas, fairs and community events we walk the site first and write a security plan covering staffing, positions, search policy and incident escalation.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland, June 2024.
Livingston is about 16 miles west of our Edinburgh head office, around 30 minutes by car via the M8. Guarding in Livingston runs to the same standard as our manned guarding in Edinburgh.
Source: routecalculator.co.uk.
If you need someone in Livingston now, WhatsApp us and we will confirm how quickly officers can be with you. Our 24/7 emergency line also covers West Lothian, alongside our last minute and emergency security guards in Edinburgh and Glasgow. For nearby towns, see our security services across Scotland's central belt.
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 Livingston and across West Lothian. We cover shops, offices, business parks, industrial estates and events, with a tailored quotation and loss prevention plan for each site.
We do not publish rates. The price depends on the type of officer and training needed, the number of officers, the hours, the location and how much notice we have, and overnight or holiday shifts may carry a surcharge. Quotes are free and tailored to your site.
Yes. On Guard Security places SIA licensed retail and loss prevention officers in shops across Livingston, from the town centre to the retail parks. Officers can work in branded uniform or business casual, under a loss prevention plan written for the shop.
Yes. On Guard Security provides static guards overnight and at weekends on Livingston's business parks and industrial estates, or out-of-hours patrols with lock-up checks. Each patrol visit is time-stamped and written up in the shift report.
Yes. On Guard Security staffs galas, fairs and community events across West Lothian, and has secured Bathgate Gala Day. Teams can include stewards, patrol staff, spotters, supervisors and radio controllers, set out in a written security plan after a site walk.
Yes. Every On Guard officer holds an SIA licence. Every shift is supervised and you get a named On Guard liaison for your site.
Does your shop, office or industrial unit in Livingston need cover overnight or at weekends?
Contact us on WhatsApp or email us today to receive a tailored quotation and loss prevention 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."
"Absolutely fantastic service from the team at on guard needed last minute security and they were spot on 10/10"
"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