Multi Skilled Shift Operative
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1159297/163448
- Location: Kent
- Job type: Full Time - 42 hours per week
- Salary: £13.25 per hour + Sodexo rewards and benefits
- Closing date: 04 November 2026
About the role
- 40 hours per week
- 4 days on, 4 days off 06:00 -18:00
- £13.25 per hour, plus Sodexo rewards and discounts
- SIA licence desirable
- Basic IT skills and confidence using security systems, radios and reporting tools
- Excellent communication skills and a professional, approachable manner
Multi Skilled Security Officer – Sevington Inland Border Facility
Ashford, Kent, TN25 6GE
Help keep our site safe, secure and welcoming
Join Sodexo as a Multi Skilled Security Officer at Sevington Inland Border Facility, where you’ll play an important role in protecting our colleagues, clients, contractors and visitors.
As a visible and approachable presence on site, you’ll combine strong security awareness with excellent customer service. Whether you’re supporting visitors, monitoring radio communications or responding to incidents, your professionalism and attention to detail will help keep daily operations running safely and smoothly.
With a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern, you’ll have regular blocks of time away from work to enjoy what matters to you.
What you’ll do
- Provide a professional, friendly and helpful security presence throughout your shift.
- Support clients, contractors and visitors, ensuring site procedures and security requirements are followed.
- Respond promptly and effectively to incidents and emergencies, keeping relevant people informed.
- Liaise with statutory authorities when required, providing clear and accurate information to support incident handling.
- Monitor site radio communications and follow the correct procedures.
- Maintain accurate site records, including incident reports, reference materials and the site occurrence book.
- Build positive working relationships with our on-site client and the wider team.
What you’ll bring
- A responsible and dependable approach, with high standards of professionalism and integrity.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and approachable manner.
- The ability to remain calm and respond effectively under pressure.
- Strong observation skills and attention to detail.
- Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative.
- Basic IT skills and confidence using security systems, radios and reporting tools.
- A valid SIA licence is desirable.
What we offer
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll join a team that values you for who you are, where your everyday actions make a difference and you can develop in your own way.
Our benefits include:
- Mental health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential personal, legal and financial advice.
- 24/7 virtual GP access and lifestyle rewards.
- Discounts for you and your family through our employee benefits platform.
- Financial wellbeing tools and a competitive retirement plan.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- A paid volunteering day to support a cause that matters to you.
Check your journey before applying: Visit Plan Your Journey | Traveline and enter Ashford as your destination, checking that you can travel to and from Sevington Inland Border Facility for your shifts.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
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Advice and guidance
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Pension Plan
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Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
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Discounts and savings
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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.
Kent, United Kingdom, TN25 6GE
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