Security Officer - Access Control & Weighbridge, Somerset

Sodexo; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent part-time employment

Monday to Friday daytime working

Training and development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Career development within Sodexo

Employee benefits and wellbeing

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Security Officer to protect our Somerset sites and ensure smooth, secure operations. Based in a dedicated guardhouse, you will control visitor access, manage weighbridge movements and support logistics while delivering excellent customer service.

The role is part-time, Monday to Friday, day shifts, with a competitive salary and benefits package. A professional, reliable candidate with a valid SIA licence is preferred to join our security team.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guarding licence.
• Experience in security, access control or customer-facing roles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow procedures and manage site access confidently.
• Basic IT and administration skills.
• Reliability in timekeeping and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Manage site access for visitors, employees, contractors and delivery drivers.
• Provide a friendly, professional welcome to everyone arriving on site.
• Operate site entry and exit barriers and ensure authorised access.
• Manage the weighbridge process and record vehicle movements.
• Record vehicle registrations and haulier details accurately.
• Maintain accurate access logs.
• Monitor CCTV and escalate concerns.

Skills

Dependable

Observant

Excellent communication

Customer-focused

Timekeeping

Job description

Sodexo is hiring a Security Officer to protect our Somerset sites and ensure smooth, secure operations. Based in a dedicated guardhouse, you will control visitor access, manage weighbridge movements and support logistics while delivering excellent customer service.

The role is part-time, Monday to Friday, day shifts, with a competitive salary and benefits package. A professional, reliable candidate with a valid SIA licence is preferred to join our security team.