Security Officer

AmerisourceBergen Corporation; South Normanton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a Security Officer to support loss prevention across the Alloga UK campus in South Normanton. You will ensure adherence to HSE policies and maintain site safety. Duties include access control, CCTV monitoring, incident reporting, out-of-hours coverage, and assisting with staff and visitor screening.

Overtime and night shifts are available, with paid enhancements. The role requires clear communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised.
• Willingness to support shift overtime cover as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide security and loss prevention across Alloga UK campus.
• Operate gatehouse duties including access control and deliveries.
• Maintain CCTV monitoring and alarm systems.
• Investigate security breaches and prepare reports.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and procedures.
• Provide coverage for all hours including nights and weekends.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Telephone etiquette

Customer care

PC proficiency

Professional presentation

Teamwork

Overtime willingness

Tools

PC applications

Job description

Job Details

Location: South Normanton, DE55, Alloga UK

Pay rate - £13.07 per hour for 39 hours, then £19.60 per hour for 9 hours

Overtime: Plenty available, paid at time and a half (£19.60 per hour) and double time for Sunday and Bank Holiday (£26.14 per hour)

Working Hours: 48 hours per week (4 days on, 4 days off, 4 nights on)

Shift Patterns: Day and night shifts (5am-5pm and 5pm-5am)

Shift Enhancement: Available on night shifts

Premium Overtime rates paid for Christmas day/ Boxing Day and New Years Day duty

Annual Leave 25 days - pro rata – increasing at yearly service intervals.

Job Description

Support the effective provision of security and loss prevention services across the Alloga UK campus.

Ensure all activities align with the Company’s HSE policies and standards.

Report all accidents and near misses to management immediately.

Operate competently within a static gatehouse environment, including duties such as access control, booking deliveries/collections, temperature monitoring, logging information, traffic marshalling, incident control, and advising/enforcing HSE/PPE compliance for drivers and visitors.

Maintain the site's physical security at all times through regular internal and external patrols, proactive use of the CCTV system, and monitoring of alarm and fire detection/suppression systems.

Facilitate out-of-hours access for warehouses containing CD vaults to support Duty Manager tasks.

Assist with loss prevention tasks, including staff/vehicle searches, targeted surveillance, and submitting accurate reports for line manager review.

Investigate security breaches and incidents related to trespass, vandalism, assault, theft, and alarm activations, creating accurate reports for the \"Prime\" reporting database.

Adapt to new tasks and duties as assigned by the security operation, executing them professionally and efficiently.

Implement loss reduction initiatives and directives in line with business needs.

Maintain operational knowledge of security systems, including CCTV, intruder alarms, fire alarms, and temperature-controlled systems.

Provide coverage for all operational hours, including days, nights, weekends, Bank Holidays, and site lockdowns.

Maintain confidentiality regarding all matters within the department, disclosing information only at the express request of a senior manager.

Carry out reasonable requests as determined by Alloga UK Management.

What we are looking for!

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to work independently and unsupervised
• Good telephone etiquette
• Excellent customer care skills
• Proficient with PC applications
• Smart and well-presented appearance
• Ability to operate under pressure while delivering excellent service
• Confident in professional communication with all departments
• Loyal and trustworthy
• Understanding of teamwork
• Willingness to support shift overtime cover as per business needs

What Cencora offers

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned