Control Room Operator

Be part of something greater.
  • Job reference: SDX/TP/2399678/158524
  • Location: Dublin 8
  • Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
  • Salary: €15.41 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
  • Closing date: 25 June 2026
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About the role

  • Full time
  • 40 + hours per week
  • €15.41 per hour
  • Opportunities for career development
  • Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Security Control Room Operator

Dublin 8 - Full time

Protect our customers, unlock your career.

At Sodexo, we’re passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and the safety of our clients, customers, and employees. If you're a vigilant professional with a passion for security, then secure your career with Sodexo!

A role where you’re the key to keeping everyone safe. Valued. Recognised. Rewarded.

What you'll do

  • To manage daily the effective operation of the security service across site and work closely with the security supervisor and manager.
  • To train newly appointed security control room operators in line with Sodexo mandatory requirements and site-specific requirements.
  • To liaise with Sodexo and client personnel as necessary and as instructed to ensure the provision of an efficient and effective security service.
  • To prioritise tasks and respond to ad hoc requests.
  • To complete and submit report forms relating to any accident/incident on the Sodexo 360 reporting tool and the Diageo reporting system
  • To ensure the necessary internal security audits are undertaken, provide a detailed action plan and manage all non-compliance
  • To ensure security, respond immediately to intruder/panic/fire alarms upon activation by communicating with patrol officers.
  • To ensure all incidents are recorded in the daily occurrence book via the 360 system.
  • Ensure officers are completing DOBs, handovers and patrols using the 360 system.
  • Ensure all Diageo and Sodexo documentation is completed as per requirements.
  • Ensure all relevant Sodexo/client paperwork is completed and audited to ensure accuracy.
  • To ensure the key management process is followed with audits completed.
  • To ensure all necessary patrols are being conducted efficiently by the team and escalate as needed to the supervisor and manager.
  • To report any faults or defects immediately to the help desk and inform the supervisor
  • To provide written reports and witness statements to external agencies if required.
  • To enforce Sodexo security-related procedures and SOP’s.
  • To monitor/manage the CCTV system, access control system, fire alarm system and panic alarm system.
  • To manage the access control JML process along with issuing of cards
  • Manage the security consumable levels with card, lanyards etc
  • Assist with managing the car park ensuring everyone is following the agreed process and badges.
  • To attend training courses as required.
  • Ensure site is compliant with the client’s standards.
  • Ensure GDPR compliance with all clients’ and Sodexo standards.
  • To ensure all officers are in the correct uniform and meet high standards

What you'll bring

  • PSA licence – Essential
  • To be able to develop and build good client & customer relationships. - Essential
  • Security experience with strong communication skills – Essential
  • Strong security supervisory experience within a manufacturing and gatehouse environment – Essential
  • Relationship management, understanding of external and internal customer management - Essential
  • To be able to prioritise and complete tasks. - Essential
  • Able to respond to and control emergencies. - Essential
  • Excellent communication skills. - Essential
  • Knowledge and understanding of GDPR- Essential
  • To be able to write accurate, legible operational logs, security reports and statements. – Essential
  • Able to operate Microsoft/Excel/PowerPoint and SharePoint – Essential

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong

in a company and team that values you for you.

Act

with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive

in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

  • Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
  • An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
  • Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
  • Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
  • Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
  • Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
  • Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
  • Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Ready to be part of something greater?

For careers that mean business.

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

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KEY BENEFITS

  • Advice and guidance

    Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it.
  • Pension Plan

    Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan.
  • Wellbeing support

    Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7.
  • Generous leave

    For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge.
  • Discounts and savings

    Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme
  • Virtual GP

    24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.

Social Impact

Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.

We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.

Learn more

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