Security Receptionist

Sodexo Ltd; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sodexo reward hub and discounts

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd. at Merville Barracks Colchester is seeking a Security Receptionist to verify and direct visitors, monitor CCTV and access control, and respond to incidents. The role demands strong communication, adherence to security procedures, and a professional front desk presence.

You will work on a 3.5-day weekly rota with 12-hour shifts, Monday through Sunday, at offices within Colchester. A valid SIA license is required, and the salary starts at £12.97 per hour, with rewards and discounts as

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and awareness skills.
• Experience in working in a similar role.
• Knowledge of security techniques and site and local emergency procedures.
• Ability to interact with employees, contractors, visitors, and management as well as local police and fire authorities.

Responsibilities

• Greet staff and visitors and ensure they adhere to the required security identificationand protocols for the site/area
• Monitoring of CCTV, Access Control and other protective systems
• Act as a first line response to activations & incidents or fault reporting
• Log calls, relay messages and provide guidance and advice to visitors, clients, contractors and staff
• Deliver and maintain customer service at all times, ensuring client satisfaction
• Maintain a high standard of a well kept reception/entry area to ensure visitors journey starts with a positive impression.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Security awareness

Emergency procedures

Interpersonal skills

Job description

3.5 days out of 7 per week with various shift patterns

Monday - Sunday Rolling rota 12 hour shifts 06:30 to 18:30 & 18:30 to 06:30

From £12.97 per hour

Access to Sodexo reward hub and discounts

SIA licence required to be considered for this role

Job Description:

Join Sodexo as a

Security Receptionist

at

Merville Barracks Colchester, CO2 7UT,

Your roleis vital in making sure that we provide a safe and secure environment forour clients. You'll be tasked with verifying and directing visitors.

What you’ll do:

• Greet staff and visitors and ensure they adhere to the required security identificationand protocols for the site/area
• Monitoring of CCTV, Access Control and other protective systems
• Act as a first line response to activations & incidents or fault reporting
• Log calls, relay messages and provide guidance and advice to visitors, clients, contractors and staff
• Deliver and maintain customer service at all times, ensuring client satisfaction
• Maintain a high standard of a well kept reception/entry area to ensure visitors journey starts with a positive impression.

What you bring:

• Ability to interact with employees, contractors, consultants, visitors, and management as well as local police and fire authorities
• Standard SIA license
• Excellent communication and awareness skills
• Experience in working in a similar role
• Knowledge of security techniques and site and local emergency procedures

What we offer:

Workingwith Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of somethinggreater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values youforyou;you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everydayactions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications