CCTV Operative

Job Introduction

40 hours per week
2 x 12 hour shifts week 1 & 5 x 12 hour shifts week 2 on days this then follows the same pattern for nights
£12.79 per hour
Car parking available on site

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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly professional and vigilant CCTV Operative to join our team at Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester CO2 7UT. You will play a critical role in maintaining a secure environment by monitoring access, ensuring site security, and responding promptly to incidents — all in alignment with Ministry of Defence (MoD) protocols.

What you’ll do:

Greet staff and visitors and ensure they adhere to the required security identification and 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.
Accurately complete daily occurrence and incident reports

What you bring:

Ability to interact with employees, contractors, consultants, visitors, and management as well as local police and fire authorities
Standard SIA license & CCTV License
Background in CCTV
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience in working in a similar role
Knowledge of security techniques and site and local emergency procedures
Basic computer literacy

What we offer:

Workingwith Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of somethinggreater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values youfor you; 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:

Mental health & wellbeing support
Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
Discounts for you & family
Financial tools & retirement plan
Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Ready tobe part of something greater? Apply today!

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Salary	£12.79 per hour
Frequency	Hourly
Job Reference	SDX/TP/1324814/145126
Contract Type	Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date	22 July, 2025
Job Category	Security
Business Unit	UK Government - Frontline
Location	Colchester , United Kingdom
No. of positions	1
Posted on	08 July, 2025

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