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Security Officer

Sodexo

Slough

On-site

GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading services provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a Security Officer to ensure the safety and security of a high-profile manufacturing site. This includes managing access, monitoring premises, and responding to incidents. Candidates must hold a valid SIA licence and possess strong communication and observation skills. The position offers various benefits including wellbeing support and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Unlimited access to wellbeing support
Employee Assistance Programme
24hr virtual GP Service
Sodexo Discounts Scheme
Pension Plan membership
Career development tools
Bike to Work Scheme
Enhanced benefits and leave policies

Qualifications

  • Valid and in-date SIA licence required.
  • Previous experience in a corporate or manufacturing security environment desired.
  • Strong observation and reporting skills essential.

Responsibilities

  • Control access to the site and greet visitors.
  • Monitor the premises to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Carry out regular patrols to maintain security presence.
  • Respond promptly to alarms and incidents.

Skills

Observation skills
Communication skills
Incident management

Education

SIA licence
Job description

Sodexo is seeking a professional, vigilant, and reliable Security Officer to support the safety and security of a high‑profile manufacturing site. This role is critical in protecting employees, visitors, assets, and operations, while ensuring compliance with site security policies and procedures.

Responsibilities
  • Control access to the site, greeting staff and visitors and ensuring all security protocols are followed
  • Monitor the premises to prevent unauthorised access, breaches of policy, or safety risks
  • Carry out regular internal and external patrols to maintain a visible security presence
  • Respond promptly and effectively to alarms, incidents, and emergency situations
  • Enforce company, client, and statutory security policies and procedures
  • Accurately record incidents and complete detailed reports and shift handovers
Qualifications
  • A valid and in‑date SIA licence
  • Previous experience in a corporate, industrial, or manufacturing security environment is desirable
  • Strong observation, communication, and reporting skills
  • Ability to remain calm and professional when managing incidents or emergencies
  • Good understanding of security procedures, access control, and incident management
Benefits
  • Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
  • An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
  • Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
  • Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big‑brand retailers
  • Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
  • Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
  • Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
  • Sodexo UK and Ireland's enhanced benefits and leave policies
About Sodexo

A little more about Sodexo: At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday 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 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On‑Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

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