Security Officer: Gatehouse & Reception (Day/Night) Growth

Sodexo Ltd; Wirral; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Career development opportunities

Overtime pay (night/weekend)

Bank holiday pay

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd is hiring a Security Officer for Baker & Baker, Wirral. You will work at the Gatehouse, greet staff and visitors, check IDs, issue badges, and support reception and site admin.

The role covers a 50/50 day/night schedule at a busy bakery site, with training and a close-knit team. You will patrol, monitor CCTV, handle incidents, and coordinate with departments to ensure deliveries and access control.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in security role
• Full valid driving licence
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Confident and professional when dealing with customers and stakeholders
• Ability to stay calm and professional in challenging situations
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good computer skills including Word and Excel

Responsibilities

• Be the welcoming and professional face of Baker & Baker at the Gatehouse
• Greet and sign in staff, visitors, contractors and drivers
• Carry out ID checks and ensure site access procedures are followed
• Issue security badges and site keys and maintain registers
• Support reception duties and site administration
• Assist with visitor inductions and site administration
• Operate the weighbridge as required
• Carry out daily patrols and assist the team during peak times
• Monitor CCTV in line with licensing requirements
• Respond to emergencies and complete incident reports
• Coordinate with site departments to organise deliveries and collections
• Ensure PPE compliance and site procedures are followed
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion
• Support broader contract teams as needed
• Follow Sodexo and client health & safety procedures

Skills

Security experience

Driving licence

Customer service

Communication

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Organisation

MS Word/Excel

Teamwork

Independent working

Confidentiality

BS7858 knowledge

Job description

Sodexo Ltd is hiring a Security Officer for Baker & Baker, Wirral. You will work at the Gatehouse, greet staff and visitors, check IDs, issue badges, and support reception and site admin.

The role covers a 50/50 day/night schedule at a busy bakery site, with training and a close-knit team. You will patrol, monitor CCTV, handle incidents, and coordinate with departments to ensure deliveries and access control.