Security Team Lead — On-Site, Leeds

Sodexo; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 41,328,000 - 44,634,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site shop discount

Tea and coffee

Gatehouse

Job summary

Sodexo at Unilever Seacroft in Leeds is seeking a Security Team Leader to manage daily security operations and lead a small team, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for colleagues, visitors and contractors.

You will balance hands-on duties with leadership, oversee access control, patrols, incident reporting and liaison with site management. A valid SIA front line licence and First Aid qualification are required; the role is permanent, full-time with a £15/hour pay rate.

Qualifications

• A valid SIA front line licence for manned guarding.
• A current First Aid qualification.
• Previous security experience within a commercial or industrial environment.
• Experience supervising or leading a team.
• Strong communication, decision-making and problem‑solving skills.
• IT literacy and experience completing reports and maintaining records.
• The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the security team, ensuring daily duties are completed to a high standard.
• Oversee access control, helping ensure only authorised people and vehicles enter the site.
• Carry out and coordinate security patrols, identifying and reporting potential risks.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies professionally, following site procedures and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Maintain accurate incident reports, handover notes and security records.
• Communicate clearly with the site management team, colleagues, visitors and contractors.
• Support team briefings and reinforce site security, health and safety procedures.

Skills

SIA licence

First Aid

Security experience

Team leadership

Communication

IT literacy

Calm under pressure

Job description

Sodexo at Unilever Seacroft in Leeds is seeking a Security Team Leader to manage daily security operations and lead a small team, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for colleagues, visitors and contractors.

You will balance hands-on duties with leadership, oversee access control, patrols, incident reporting and liaison with site management. A valid SIA front line licence and First Aid qualification are required; the role is permanent, full-time with a £15/hour pay rate.