Security Officer

Sodexo Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free secure parking

Discount on-site shop

Free tea and coffee machines

Climate-controlled gatehouse

Job summary

Security Officer role at Unilever Seacroft, Leeds, employed by Sodexo Group. You will protect people, assets and site operations while maintaining a professional on-site security presence.

Role involves 12-hour rota-based day and night shifts across the Leeds site, with the need to follow site procedures, complete reports and respond to incidents promptly.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA Manned Guarding licence.
• Valid First Aid qualification.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Good physical fitness and ability to carry out manual tasks.
• Professional and responsible approach to security.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work both day and night shifts as part of the site rota.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional and visible security presence across the site.
• Carry out regular security patrols and checks.
• Monitor access to the site and support the safe movement of colleagues, visitors and contractors.
• Respond appropriately to incidents, alarms and emergencies.
• Follow security procedures and instructions accurately.
• Complete required security records and reports.
• Support the safety and security of people, property and site assets.
• Work effectively as part of the wider site team.

Skills

SIA license

First Aid

Communication

Team player

Manual tasks

Job description

Security Officer

Unilever Seacroft, Coal Road, Leeds, LS14 2AR

£13.23–£13.69 per hour
42 hours per week
Permanent, full-time
Rota based
12-hour shifts: 05:00–17:00 or 17:00–05:00

About the role

As a Security Officer with Sodexo at Unilever Seacroft in Leeds, you’ll play an important role in protecting the site, colleagues, visitors and assets while maintaining a professional and welcoming security presence.

This is a physical role working a rota of 12-hour day and night shifts. You’ll need to be comfortable carrying out manual tasks, following site procedures and responding appropriately to security incidents.

What you’ll do

• Maintain a professional and visible security presence across the site.
• Carry out regular security patrols and checks.
• Monitor access to the site and support the safe movement of colleagues, visitors and contractors.
• Respond appropriately to incidents, alarms and emergencies.
• Follow security procedures and instructions accurately.
• Complete required security records and reports.
• Support the safety and security of people, property and site assets.
• Work effectively as part of the wider site team.

What you’ll bring

• A valid SIA Manned Guarding licence.
• A valid First Aid qualification.
• The ability to understand and follow instructions.
• A reasonable level of physical fitness and the ability to carry out manual tasks.
• A professional and responsible approach to security.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work both day and night shifts as part of the site rota.

Successful candidates will be required to complete security vetting.

Role-specific benefits include free secure parking, a discounted on-site shop, free tea and coffee machines and a climate-controlled gatehouse.

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:

• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.