Security Officer

Sodexo; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension arrangements

Life assurance

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Security Officer for Diageo Runcorn to protect a busy industrial site. You will manage access for visitors, contractors and vehicles and maintain security records in a professional gatehouse environment.

You must hold a valid SIA licence and a driving licence, with previous gatehouse security experience. The role offers permanent full-time hours with a 56-hour week and shifts across days and nights.

Qualifications

• A valid SIA licence.
• A valid driving licence.
• Previous experience in a security gatehouse role.
• Clear communication and good customer service skills.
• Strong observation skills and attention to detail.
• A calm, reliable approach and the ability to follow procedures.
• Availability to work the stated day and night rota.

Responsibilities

• Manage access to the site, checking visitors, contractors and vehicles.
• Provide a professional welcome and explain site security procedures.
• Maintain accurate visitor records, security logs and incident reports.
• Carry out patrols and report security concerns, hazards or faults.
• Respond to alarms and incidents in line with site procedures.
• Work closely with colleagues and site management to maintain security standards.

Skills

Strong observation skills

Clear communication

Customer service skills

Calm, reliable

Follow procedures

Availability to work day/night rota

Education

SIA licence

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

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Location: Diageo, Whitehouse Industrial Estate, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 3BE
Pay: £13.95 per hour
Hours: 56 hours per week
Working pattern: Three day shifts, three night shifts, three days off
Contract: Permanent, full time

Protect our people. Keep our site secure.

Join Sodexo as a Security Officer at Diageo Runcorn. You’ll support a safe, secure environment for employees, contractors and visitors, bringing a professional approach to our gatehouse operation.

If you have previous gatehouse security experience, a valid SIA licence and a driving licence, we’d like to hear from you.

What you’ll do

Manage access to the site, checking visitors, contractors and vehicles.

Provide a professional welcome and explain site security procedures.

Maintain accurate visitor records, security logs and incident reports.

Carry out patrols and report security concerns, hazards or faults.

Respond to alarms and incidents in line with site procedures.

Work closely with colleagues and site management to maintain security standards.

What you’ll bring

A valid SIA licence.

A valid driving licence.

Previous experience in a security gatehouse role.

Clear communication and good customer service skills.

Strong observation skills and attention to detail.

A calm, reliable approach and the ability to follow procedures.

Availability to work the stated day and night rota.

What We Offer

Free training.

Free parking.

You’ll also join a supportive team with opportunities to learn and develop. Sodexo benefits include wellbeing support, an Employee Assistance Programme, virtual GP access, colleague discounts, pension arrangements and life assurance. Training, uniform, Cycle to Work and volunteering opportunities are also available.

About Sodexo

Sodexo provides food and facilities management services around the world. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to inclusion, supporting the Armed Forces community and helping disabled candidates access opportunities through our Disability Confident interview scheme.