Multi Skilled Shift Operative

Sodexo; Smeeth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

24/7 virtual GP

Discounts for you and family

Financial wellbeing tools

Cycle to Work scheme

Volunteer day

Sodexo rewards and discounts

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Multi Skilled Security Officer for Sevington Inland Border Facility in Ashford, Kent. You will provide a visible security presence, assist visitors, monitor radios and incident reporting, and ensure site procedures are followed to keep operations safe and smooth.

The role offers 40 hours per week with a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern (06:00–18:00). A valid SIA licence is desirable; basic IT skills and strong communication are required.

Qualifications

• A responsible and dependable approach with high standards of professionalism and integrity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a friendly and approachable manner.
• The ability to remain calm and respond effectively under pressure.
• Strong observation skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative.
• Basic IT skills and confidence using security systems, radios and reporting tools.
• A valid SIA licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional, friendly and helpful security presence throughout your shift.
• Support clients, contractors and visitors, ensuring site procedures and security requirements are followed.
• Respond promptly and effectively to incidents and emergencies, keeping relevant people informed.
• Liaise with statutory authorities when required, providing clear and accurate information to support incident handling.
• Monitor site radio communications and follow the correct procedures.
• Maintain accurate site records, including incident reports, reference materials and the site occurrence book.
• Build positive working relationships with our on-site client and the wider team.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Observation

Teamwork

Initiative

IT basics

Education

SIA licence desirable

Tools

Security systems

Radios

Reporting tools

Job description

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£13.25 per hour + Sodexo rewards and benefits

Working Hours:

42

Location:

Kent

Closing Date:

04/11/2026

Job Category:

Security

Job Introduction

• 40 hours per week
• 4 days on, 4 days off 06:00 -18:00
• £13.25 per hour, plus Sodexo rewards and discounts
• Basic IT skills and confidence using security systems, radios and reporting tools
• Excellent communication skills and a professional, approachable manner

Multi Skilled Security Officer – Sevington Inland Border Facility
Ashford, Kent, TN25 6GE

Help keep our site safe, secure and welcoming.

Join Sodexo as a Multi Skilled Security Officer at Sevington Inland Border Facility, where you’ll play an important role in protecting our colleagues, clients, contractors and visitors.

As a visible and approachable presence on site, you’ll combine strong security awareness with excellent customer service. Whether you’re supporting visitors, monitoring radio communications or responding to incidents, your professionalism and attention to detail will help keep daily operations running safely and smoothly.

With a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern, you’ll have regular blocks of time away from work to enjoy what matters to you.

What you’ll do:

• Provide a professional, friendly and helpful security presence throughout your shift.
• Support clients, contractors and visitors, ensuring site procedures and security requirements are followed.
• Respond promptly and effectively to incidents and emergencies, keeping relevant people informed.
• Liaise with statutory authorities when required, providing clear and accurate information to support incident handling.
• Monitor site radio communications and follow the correct procedures.
• Maintain accurate site records, including incident reports, reference materials and the site occurrence book.
• Build positive working relationships with our on-site client and the wider team.

What you’ll bring:

• A responsible and dependable approach, with high standards of professionalism and integrity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and approachable manner.
• The ability to remain calm and respond effectively under pressure.
• Strong observation skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative.
• Basic IT skills and confidence using security systems, radios and reporting tools.
• A valid SIA licence is desirable.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll join a team that values you for who you are, where your everyday actions make a difference and you can develop in your own way.

Our benefits include:

• Mental health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential personal, legal and financial advice.
• 24/7 virtual GP access and lifestyle rewards.
• Discounts for you and your family through our employee benefits platform.
• Financial wellbeing tools and a competitive retirement plan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• A paid volunteering day to support a cause that matters to you.

Check your journey before applying: Visit Plan Your Journey | Traveline and enter Ashford as your destination, checking that you can travel to and from Sevington Inland Border Facility for your shifts.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.