Security Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
We currently have an opportunity for an enthusiastic Security Officer to join our small team. This is a great opportunity for a focused individual to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression. We are offering a fixed 48 hour per week contract covering Saturday & Sunday days and Monday & Tuesday nights based on a site in Milton Keynes.
Annual salary starts at £27k per annum, plus overtime available at enhanced rates, and subject to 2023-2024 pay review.
Main Responsibilities
As a Security Officer you will be responsible for:
· Controlling & recording of all movement of UK and foreign vehicles for our security & transport operations
· Ensuring buildings, valuables or people are safe and secure
- Patrolling, securing and monitoring premises
- Point of contact out of hours
- Goods receipt of bulk & individual deliveries for site
- Conform to Health and Safety and Evacuation procedures for staff, visitors and contractors
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate for this role will have:
- Own use of transport
- Good command of the English written and verbal language. Any other language skills would be a beneficial
- Excellent awareness skills
- Experience in working in a similar role
- A SIA Licence holder – SG or DS
- Knowledge of security techniques
- Basic IT and numeracy skills
- Versatility to cover staff holidays & sickness
What We Offer
· In depth on site four day training shifts with pre-defined responsibilities
· Contributory company pension scheme
· Nonstandard uniform with PPE
· Above minimum wage and paid holidays
· Company sick pay scheme (after qualifying period)
· Company distance learning courses
· Opportunity to cross train and cover at other local Sodexo sites and to learn new skills
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Milton Keynes: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- SIA (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 06/05/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Catering & Food Service Contractors
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Security Officer roles across Sodexo's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Catering & Food Service Contractors.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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