Security Receptionist

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Job Introduction

40 hours per week
Monday - Sunday Rolling rota 12 hour shifts 06:30 to 18:30 & 18:30 to 06:30
£12.46 per hour
Free Car parking

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Job introduction:

As a Security receptionist at Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, Your role is vital in making sure that we provide a safe and secure environment for our 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 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.

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:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; 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 to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Salary	£12.46
Frequency	Hourly
Job Reference	SDX/TP/1324814/141605
Contract Type	Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date	21 April, 2025
Job Category	Security
Business Unit	UK Government - Frontline
Location	Colchester, United Kingdom
No. of positions	2
Posted on	07 April, 2025

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