Security Officer

Job Introduction

As a Security Officer at Sodexo at Burton-on-Trent, you'll be responsible for designated assigned sites, to ensure standards of service detailed in the service level agreement, KPIs and within the schedules of the contractual terms and conditions are achieved, maintained, and developed through effective supervision of the service line. Every day is unique, and the things you do will have a significant impact on it. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way. 

What you’ll do: 

• Carry out safety walks, conversation and to supervise Safety standards, across area of responsibility thereby ensuring that our people and customers are always kept safe whilst ensuring the site folder is up to date with all new and relevant policies. 
• Deliver all mandatory training within a given timeline and support with additional training needs to the front-line teams.  
• Ensure effective force management that we have full coverage whilst monitoring attendance / absence and following policy and procedures around triggers and absence management. 
• Ensure staff records are accurately maintained and HR issues are dealt with appropriately and in accordance with Legislation and Company policy.  
• Liaising with control room team with resourcing planned activities, reactive and ad hoc requests.  
• Visit sites across the region minimum of 3 sites a week to conduct routine welfare visits for all staff throughout the area of responsibility.  
• Act as a first point of contact to address any issues that arise on site, from client or customer in a timely manner. 
• To carry out any other reasonable tasks and/or instructions as directed by line manager. 

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

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment  
• Competitive compensation  
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied  

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!  

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

Role Responsibility

• Ensure legislative requirements, local client site rules, regulations, and Sodexo policies/procedures are adhered to across the account 
• Effective collaborative working with Sodexo external partners, MOJ and Her Majesty’s Prisons and Probation Service (HMPPS) employees and MOJ consumers and personnel 
• Flexibility on work schedule and location, with flexibility around hours of work, including overnight stays are required in order to meet business needs and as appropriate/necessary 
• Ensure that all staff training is up to date in line with the  
• Ensure site folders are in date and fully compliant  
• All noncompliance to company H&S and People policies and procedures are investigated. 
• Effective management of Kronos (Time management system) ensuring accurate timecards and follow ups actions in all absent tiggers.  
• All issues are escalated with clear and concise communication to line manager  
• Responsible to up to 12 sites  
• Cira 25 front line colleagues 
• Minimum of 6 safety walks per month  
• Minimum of 3 site visits per week to include welfare visits of all staff  
• Minimum of 4 Recognising you’s per month followed by 1 nomination for Star of the month at least once per quarter 

The Ideal Candidate

Essential: 

• Able to work on own initiative within a team environment 
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working within a similar role or environment  
• Good numerical, interpersonal and communication skills, must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication.  
• Able to demonstrate working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) 
• Minimum of 2 years driving experience and over the age of 25 (Manual)  
• DBS and BPSS vetting is required for all roles within contract  
• Supervisory skills and or experience  

Desirable: 

• IOSH Level 2 or equivalent safety qualification  
• Level 2 or above qualification and or Member of a facilities organisation such as IWFM 
• SIA licence  

Package Description

• £11.44 per hour
• 56  hours per week
• 12 hour Shifts - 3 Days, 3 Night then 3 Off
• Must hold SIA licence
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About the Company

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 100 million 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, So Together, 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.

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