Security Officer: Day Shifts On-Site in Yeovil

Sodexo Ltd; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Monday to Friday daytime shifts

Training and development

Supportive working environment

Career development within Sodexo

Employee benefits and wellbeing

24/7 discounts and perks

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Security Officer in Yeovil, Somerset, on a permanent part-time, on-site basis. You will be based in the security guardhouse, managing site access, visitor management and weighbridge administration during daytime hours.

The role focuses on high standards of security and customer service, with polite interactions for visitors and drivers, while maintaining accurate records and working as part of a friendly security team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a security, access control, reception or customer‑facing role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly and professional approach when welcoming visitors and dealing with delivery drivers.
• Good attention to detail, particularly when recording vehicle registrations and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to follow procedures and manage site access confidently.
• Basic IT and administration skills.
• Ability to work independently and remain focused during shifts.
• Reliable timekeeping and attendance.
• Weighbridge or logistics administration experience is beneficial.
• Experience managing vehicle movements, deliveries or site access.
• CCTV monitoring experience is a plus, not essential.
• Experience in an industrial, manufacturing or logistics environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage site access for visitors, employees, contractors and drivers.
• Record weighbridge vehicle movements and registrations.
• Provide a friendly, professional welcome to everyone arriving on site.
• Operate entry/exit barriers and maintain accurate access logs.
• Monitor CCTV or remote surveillance and escalate issues as needed.
• Ensure sign-in and security procedures are followed consistently.

Skills

SIA Door Supervisor licence

Security Guarding licence

Customer service

Security operations

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Security Officer in Yeovil, Somerset, on a permanent part-time, on-site basis. You will be based in the security guardhouse, managing site access, visitor management and weighbridge administration during daytime hours.

The role focuses on high standards of security and customer service, with polite interactions for visitors and drivers, while maintaining accurate records and working as part of a friendly security team.