Multi Skilled Operative

Sodexo; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sodexo rewards and discounts

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Multi Skilled Security Officer at Sevington Inland Border Facility in Ashford, Kent. You will help maintain a secure, safe, and positive environment for staff, visitors, and clients, enforcing site protocols with vigilance and strong customer service.

The role requires a dependable individual who can stay alert, respond effectively to incidents, and work both independently and as part of a team. SIA licence is essential, with basic IT skills and reliability emphasized.

Qualifications

• SIA Licence – essential for this role.
• Proven sense of responsibility and integrity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good observational awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive attitude and initiative when needed.
• Basic IT skills and confidence using security systems.

Responsibilities

• Be professional, pleasant, friendly, courteous and helpful at all times.
• Respond promptly and effectively to emergencies, keeping customers informed.
• Assist clients, contractors and visitors while following site procedures.
• Liaise with statutory authorities and provide incident information.
• Monitor site radio systems and follow correct procedures.
• Maintain site records such as references and incident forms.
• Develop excellent working relationships with on-site client.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Customer service

Tools

Security systems

Radios

Reporting tools

Job description

• 40 Hours per week
• Monday to Friday 10:00 - 18:00 and 12:00 - 20:00
• £13.25 per hour
• Sodexo rewards and discounts
• SIA licence - prefrable
• Basic IT skills and confidence using security systems, radios, or reporting tools.

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Job Introduction

As a Multi Skilled Security Officer at Sevington Inland Border Facility Ashford Kent TN25 6GE, you will play a critical role in maintaining a secure, safe, and positive environment for all employees, visitors, and clients. This position requires a dependable individual who can remain alert, enforce site protocols, and respond effectively to various situations. You’ll be a visible presence on site, combining vigilance with excellent customer service to support Sodexo’s commitment to operational excellence and safety.

• Be professional, pleasant, friendly, courteous and helpful at all times whilst carrying out duties of he highest level.
• Respond promptly and effectively to emergencies, ensuring customers are consistently informed throughout the process.
• Provide assistant to clients, contractors and visitors ensuring all site procedures and polices are adhered too.
• To liaise closely with statutory authorities, dealing with incidents and providing information to support.
• Continuous monitoring of site radio systems adhering to the correct procedures.
• Maintaining site records such as reference materials, incident forms and site occurrence book.
• To develop excellent working relationships with our on site client.

What You Will Bring:

• A valid SIA (Security Industry Authority) Licence – essential for this role.
• A strong sense of responsibility and integrity, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and approachable manner.
• Good observational awareness and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative when needed.
• Basic IT skills and confidence using security systems, radios, or reporting tools.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you;you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan
• Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications