Security Officers

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Employee benefits

Wellbeing support

Career progression

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a security officer for a Somerset site. This permanent part-time role (30 hours per week, Mon-Fri day shifts) combines security, site access control, visitor management and logistics administration.

You will work in the guardhouse, greet visitors and deliveries, and ensure procedures are followed to keep the site safe and efficient. The ideal candidate holds a valid SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guarding licence, has experience in customer-facing environments, and

Qualifications

• Valid 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 when welcoming visitors and dealing with deliveries.
• Good recording of vehicle registrations and accurate logs.
• Ability to follow procedures and manage site access confidently.
• Basic IT and administration skills.
• Ability to work independently and stay focused during shifts.
• Reliable timekeeping and attendance.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

SIA licence

Security guarding

Customer-facing

Communication

Attention to detail

IT basics

Punctuality

Independence

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• 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

What we're looking for

• 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.

Hours

30 hours per week

Location

Somerset

Contract Type

Permanent - Part Time - On Site

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday - Day Shifts

Salary

Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Company Overview

At Sodexo, we create safe, welcoming and efficient environments where people can perform at their best.

Role Summary

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 facilities including a small kitchenette.

What We Offer

• 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.
• 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.
• An a little more about Sodexo: At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday 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.
• We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome