Security Officers

Sodexo; Taunton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited online wellbeing platform

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits and leave policies

Job summary

Sodexo in Somerset is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to manage site access, greet visitors, contractors and drivers, and support weighbridge operations. You will monitor entry barriers, maintain accurate logs and uphold high security standards while delivering friendly customer service.

The role is part-time, Monday to Friday daytime, based in the security guardhouse. You will work with a professional team and have opportunities for training and development within Sodexo.

Qualifications

• SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guarding licence.
• Experience in 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage site access for visitors, employees, contractors and delivery drivers.
• Provide a friendly, professional welcome to everyone arriving at the site.
• Operate site entry and exit barriers, ensuring access is authorised and controlled.
• Manage the weighbridge process for incoming and outgoing vehicles.
• Record vehicle registrations, haulier information and vehicle movements accurately.
• Ensure visitors and contractors follow correct site sign-in and security procedures.
• Monitor CCTV systems and remote surveillance arrangements, escalating concerns if needed.
• Maintain accurate access logs and vehicle records.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Communication

Observation

Timekeeping

Job description

At Sodexo, we create safe, welcoming and efficient environments where people can perform at their best. Our Security teams play an important role in protecting people, property and premises while ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of our client sites. We are looking for a professional, reliable and approachable Security Officer to join our team in Somerset. This is a varied role combining security, site access control, visitor management and logistics administration. You will be based within a dedicated security guardhouse, acting as one of the first points of contact for visitors, contractors and delivery drivers arriving on site. If you enjoy working with people, have a good eye for detail and can balance security responsibilities with excellent customer service, this could be the opportunity for you. . The Opportunity As a Security Officer, you will be responsible for managing site access and ensuring that all visitors, contractors and delivery vehicles follow the correct entry and exit procedures. You will play a key role in the site’s logistics operation, working at the weighbridge to record vehicle movements, check registrations and haulier details, and ensure accurate records are maintained. You'll also provide a friendly and professional welcome to everyone arriving on site, helping to create a positive first impression while maintaining high security standards. This is not a traditional mobile security or patrol-based position. You will primarily be based in the security guardhouse, monitoring site access, operating barriers and supporting the smooth movement of vehicles and visitors.

• You'll play a key role in keeping the site safe, secure and operating efficiently by:
• Managing site access for visitors, employees, contractors and delivery drivers.
• Providing a friendly, professional welcome to everyone arriving at the site.
• Operating site entry and exit barriers, ensuring access is authorised and controlled.
• Managing the weighbridge process for incoming and outgoing vehicles.
• Recording vehicle registration details, haulier information and vehicle movements accurately.
• Ensuring all visitors and contractors follow the correct site sign-in and security procedures.
• Monitoring CCTV systems and remote surveillance arrangements, escalating any concerns appropriately.
• Maintaining accurate access logs, vehicle records
  We're looking for someone who is dependable, observant and confident communicating with a wide range of people.

You will ideally have:

• A valid
• SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guarding licence.
• Previous experience in a security, access control, reception or customer-facing role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A 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.
• The ability to follow procedures and manage site access confidently.
• Basic IT and administration skills.
• The ability to work independently and remain focused throughout your shift.
• A reliable approach to timekeeping and attendance.

Desirable experience:

• Previous weighbridge or logistics administration experience.
• Experience managing vehicle movements, deliveries or site access.
• Previous CCTV monitoring experience (although this is not essential).
• Experience working within an industrial, manufacturing or logistics environment.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Permanent part-time employment.
• Monday to Friday daytime working.
• Opportunities for training and development.
• A supportive working environment.
• Opportunities to develop your career within Sodexo.
• Access to a range of employee benefits and wellbeing support.

Why Sodexo? : Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. Belong in a company and team that values you for you. Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions. Thrive in your own way. We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• 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 high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
• 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 Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo: At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day 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.