Site Security Team Lead - Protect People & Premises

Sodexo; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free secure parking

Discounted on-site shop

Free tea and coffee

Climate-controlled gatehouse

Job summary

Sodexo, at Unilever Seacroft in Leeds, is seeking a Security Team Leader to manage a security team and deliver a professional security service on site. You will combine hands-on duties with leadership, ensuring safety and compliance while maintaining a welcoming environment for colleagues and visitors.

The role requires a valid SIA front line licence, First Aid qualification, and experience supervising security in a commercial/industrial setting.

Qualifications

• SIA Front Line Licence required for manned guarding.
• First Aid qualification required.
• Experience in security within a commercial or industrial environment preferred.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in security roles.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

Access control

Incident reporting

Communication

Calm under pressure

IT literacy

Education

SIA Front Line Licence

First Aid qualification

Tools

Reporting software

Job description

Sodexo, at Unilever Seacroft in Leeds, is seeking a Security Team Leader to manage a security team and deliver a professional security service on site. You will combine hands-on duties with leadership, ensuring safety and compliance while maintaining a welcoming environment for colleagues and visitors.

The role requires a valid SIA front line licence, First Aid qualification, and experience supervising security in a commercial/industrial setting.