Access Control Officer - Hinkley Point C

Staffline; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Access Control Officer for the prestigious Hinkley Point C project in Somerset. The role involves managing access for workers, providing customer service, and overseeing IT systems. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a good educational background in Maths and English. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate with numerous benefits, including discounts and a pension scheme.

Benefits

G4S National Pension Scheme

Dell, Vodafone and O2 discounts

Health cash back scheme

Responsibilities

• Key enabler of access to the site and associated developments.
• Front of House Reception duties - leader of customer excellence.
• Issue and receipt of Site Access Control passes to HPC workers and visitors.
• Operate and oversee various IT systems including the Visitor Management and Access Control Systems.
• Assist contractors at HPC with access inquiries.

Skills

Strong Written and Verbal Communications

Attention to detail

Ability to manage workload, prioritise and manage time

Adaptable and Flexible to shift changes and locations

Good IT skills with a working knowledge of all MS Office and Google packages

Customer Focused

Education

Good standard of education in Maths, English and IT

Entry level IT qualification (desirable)

Job description

Closing date for applications - 4th January 2026.

Great opportunity to work as an Access Control Officer on our prestigious contract at Hinkley Point C in Somerset.

Location: Bridgwater

Hours: 42 hours per week, 12 hour shifts, 5.30 - 17.30/17.30 - 5.30 (days, nights and weekends)

Pay rate: £17.54 per hour

Your Time at Work

Working on our prestigious Hinkley Point C contract, our uniformed Access Control Officers are key members of the security team. They are tasked with enabling access for the thousands of workers employed across the HPC project by the control, issue and receipt of access control passes. Their primary tasks are to deliver front of house reception, administration and customer service duties to support the project and enable both site pass holders and visitors to gain access to the main HPC site. This is primarily an administrative, customer facing, reception role with the operation of security and visitor management IT systems. The Access Control Officer is a duty role that is required to provide 24 hour Access Control coverage across the HPC project, therefore applicants must be prepared to work 12 hour shifts rotating through days and nights.

Key Responsibilities

• Key enabler of access to the site and associated developments
• Front of House Reception duties - leader of customer excellence
• Issue and receipt of Site Access Control passes to HPC workers and visitors
• Operate and oversee various IT systems including the Visitor Management and Access Control Systems
• Operate identification systems to enable access
• Assist contractors at HPC with access enquiries
• Supporting the Car Park requirement
• Administration duties as required and support to Access Control Lead and Supervisor
• Monitor and deliver service level requirements as per KPI's
• General office duties as required

Our Perfect Worker

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong Written and Verbal Communications
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage workload, prioritise and manage time
• Adaptable and Flexible to shift changes and locations
• Good IT skills with a working knowledge of all MS Office and Google packages
• Customer Focused

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience of working within a busy office environment and under pressure
• Customer service/front of house experience

Educational Requirements/Qualifications

• A good standard of education in Maths, English and IT.
• Entry level IT qualification (desirable)

Personal Qualities

• Highest levels of integrity, respectfulness and professionalism required at all times
• Open, trusting and in the spirit of mutual support, especially when dealing with conflicts of interests
• An engaging and proactive 'can do' attitude where successes and failures are shared
• Doing what we say we are going to do and only committing to what can be done
• Listen and communicate effectively
• Ability to plan ahead as far as possible and share intelligence to prevent surprises
• Uniform to be kept tidy and smart at all times

Specific Occupational Requirements

• Ability to pass and hold National Security Clearance Vetting

Key Information and Benefits

• Permanent Contract
• 308 hours (25.6 days per year)
• G4S National Pension Scheme
• Dell, Vodafone and O2 discounts
• Perks at work (national discount scheme)
• Aviva car, home and travel insurance discount
• Health Saturday Fund (health cash back scheme for you and your family)

G4S are a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. They prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees. Join their diverse and empowering team today!

Job Ref: G229

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