Security Officer

New Appointments Group; Dover; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave

Company pension

OT 1.5x

Bank holiday 2x

Discounted diesel

Family MOTs discount

Job summary

New Appointments Group is seeking a Security Officer for a busy transport and distribution site in Dover. You will monitor access, assist drivers and customers, and maintain records as the first point of contact.

The role involves 12-hour shifts (days and nights), averaging four shifts over an eight-day rolling period, and includes every other weekend. You must have your own transport and be able to drive on site.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in security, policing, gatehouse operations or similar would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and approachable manner.
• Basic computer literacy and administrative skills, including using spreadsheets and email.
• Confidence dealing with members of the public, drivers and employees.
• Patience and the ability to manage competing demands in a busy environment.
• The ability to remain calm, professional and approachable under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control site access, ensuring the safe movement of vehicles.
• Liaise with drivers, issuing keys and distributing relevant paperwork.
• Manage visitors arriving, providing a friendly and professional welcome.
• Process transactions and maintain accurate records for customer accounts.
• Notify customers when their deliveries are due.
• Oversee truck parking during the evenings when required.
• Input data into existing spreadsheets and carry out general administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Customer service

Calm under pressure

Tools

Spreadsheets

Email

Job description

Job title: Security Officer

Location: Dover (you must drive and have your own transport)

Salary: £29,858 + OT (OTE £35,000)

Hours: 12-hour shifts, days and nights

*You will work an average of 4 shifts of 12 hours over a rolling 8-day period, this will include working every other weekend. You will know your shift pattern when you join, and this will only change when covering for holidays or sickness.

The role

We're looking for an approachable individual to join a busy transport and distribution site in a site-based security role. You'll be responsible for controlling access to and from the site and acting as the first point of contact for drivers, suppliers and customers.

Benefits

• 30 days' annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Company pension
• Time and a half for additional hours worked
• Double time for hours worked on bank holidays
• Discounted diesel
• Discounted vehicle servicing and MOTs for family members

Key responsibilities would be to:

• Monitor and control site access, ensuring the safe movement of vehicles.
• Liaise with drivers, issuing keys and distributing relevant paperwork.
• Manage visitors arriving, providing a friendly and professional welcome.
• Process transactions and maintain accurate records for customer accounts.
• Notify customers when their deliveries are due.
• Oversee truck parking during the evenings when required.
• Input data into existing spreadsheets and carry out general administrative tasks.

Experience and skills required:

• Previous experience in security, policing, gatehouse operations or similar would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and approachable manner.
• Basic computer literacy and administrative skills, including using spreadsheets and email.
• Confidence dealing with members of the public, drivers and employees.
• Patience and the ability to manage competing demands in a busy environment.
• The ability to remain calm, professional and approachable under pressure.

Ex-service personnel are particularly encouraged to apply

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.