Security Officer

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 42 Hours / 4 on 4 off consisting, nights and weekends

• £14.48 per hour

• Sodexo Perks

• Holidays

• Location is Colchester Hospital

Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is: CO4 5JL

Please take the time to read the attached job description

Job Introduction

Be Part of a Team That Values You—Just As You Are.

At Sodexo, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe. That’s why we place safety at the heart of everything we do—and we’re looking for Security Officers who share that commitment.

As a Security Officer at Colchester Hospital, you’ll play a key role in protecting patients, staff, visitors, and hospital facilities. No two days are the same, and each shift brings fresh challenges and real opportunities to make a difference in people’s lives.

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

• Control the issuing of site access cards ensuring only permitted access is allowed.

• Conduct swipe card access checks and report to client weekly as required

• Handle external and internal calls in a timely manner

• Receive/handle deliveries/post and distribute internally as appropriate

• Franking of mail

• Manage fire alarm systems.

• Operate on-site weighbridge system and corresponding documentation.

• Conduct site inductions

• General administration duties as required

• Advising site contacts when visitors are on site

What You Bring

• Clear, concise report writing with strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Excellent time management, able to prioritise workloads and handle data accurately

• Strong communication and negotiation skills; confident engaging with staff and customers at all levels

• Customer-focused, proactive, and resilient; able to work at pace without compromising accuracy

• Organised and adaptable, with knowledge of health & safety, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance

• Professional, flexible, physically capable of manual tasks, and holding a valid SIA licence

What we offer

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources

• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)

• Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access

• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family

• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources

• Retirement savings plan and life insurance

• Full training and protective uniform provided.

• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.

• Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.

• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment

• Competitive pay

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!

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. 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.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

File Downloads

• UK Rewards and Benefits Guide. 2025.pdf
• Security Officer Job Description - Generic (1) (6).pdf