Security Officer

Sterling Pharma Solutions Limited; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global contract manufacturing organization is seeking a Security Officer to ensure a safe environment in Cramlington. The role involves monitoring access, maintaining records, and conducting inspections while providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have prior security experience and the ability to work flexible shifts, including nights and weekends. A competitive compensation package includes various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Employee assistance programme

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a security role is essential.
• Familiarity with roll call or similar systems is preferred.
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate records of visitor logs and incident logs.
• Inspecting and adjusting security systems and equipment.
• Conducting searches of persons, belongings and vehicles.

Skills

Customer service

Observational skills

Attention to detail

Calmness under pressure

Job description

Overview

As the Security Officer, you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe and secure environment at our site in Cramlington, Northumberland. You will be responsible for monitoring and authorising the entrance and departure of all visitors, contractors, and vehicles, ensuring strict adherence to site security protocols as well as EHS policies and procedures to ensure the overall safety and compliance of the site. In this role, you will work on a rotating shift pattern to provide essential cover to support the site's 24/7 operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate records of visitor logs and incident logs.
• Inspecting and adjusting security systems and equipment to ensure it is operational.
• Carrying out site inspection tasks with regards to roll call and safety equipment.
• Conducting searches of persons, belongings and vehicles in a polite and professional manner, complying with the relevant procedure.
• Providing a high level of customer service.
• Monitoring and authorising entrance and departure of visitors and contractors, to ensure there are no breaches of security or EHS policies and procedures.
• Embodying our company values, which are: be reliable, be caring, be transparent and be willing.
• Previous experience in a security role is essential, with prior experience within a similar environment considered advantageous.
• Familiarity with roll call or similar systems is preferred.
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern is essential, including nights and weekends to support the nature of the site.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm and professional under pressure, acting in accordance with our company values.
• Strong observational skills and keen attention to detail, with a constant awareness of surroundings are critical to this role.

About Sterling

Sterling Pharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with more than 50 years' experience in developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). This is complemented by Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) research, development and clinical manufacturing services. We are a fast growing, dynamic business with facilities in the UK, US and Europe, where we employ talented and passionate people who support our customers in bringing new medicines to market, improving and saving the lives of patients. Our culture and our way of working is what really sets us apart as a business; we aim to deliver an exceptional experience to our customers and our employees. You can expect to be part of a supportive team, all working towards a shared goal: to deliver first-class science and service to our customers every day.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare, Engagement Hub, cycle to work scheme, death in service coverage, on-site health and wellbeing support including medical consultations and physiotherapy, 24/7 employee assistance programme, employee referral scheme, sports and social club as well as opportunity for training and further career development.