Security Receptionist (SIA Licensed) - 12h Shifts, Colchester

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

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